Kenya Footballers Welfare Association
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| Formation | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Region served | Kenya |
Official language | English, Swahili |
President | James Situma |
| Affiliations | FIFPro |
Staff | 4 |
| Website | www.kefwa.com, www.kefwamedia.com |
The Kenya Footballers Welfare Association, generally referred to as KEFWA, is a sports union for football players. Its headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya. KEFWA has Victor Wanyama and Denis Oliech as the honorary President and Vice President respectively.
History
KEFWA was formed in September 2011 in response to a perceived need to defend the rights of professional football players who at times are treated unfairly by employers (football clubs).[1] The association's stated intent is to act on behalf of the players in contract disputes, non payment of salaries, underpayment of players and improper insurance cover.[2]
Administration
Chairman : James Situma
Vice Chairperson : Terry Ouko
Secretary General : Jerry Santo
Delegate Liaison : Chrispine Oduor
Front Office Administrator : Rukia Yusuf
Mission statement
KEFWA is the exclusive collective national voice of footballers (male & female) in Kenya and is investing in a better and more sustainable future for both current and former footballers.
See also
References
- ^ "Muyoti: KEFWA is here to improve Kenyan football". Futaa.com. 17 January 2012. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- ^ Maingi, Fred (7 September 2013). "Kenya Footballers Welfare Association (KEFWA) is launched". StarAfrica. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 24 November 2014.