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[edit]
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[edit]
Chairman : James Situma
Secretary General : Jerry Santos
Communications Manager : Terry Ouko
Head of Education and Training: Dan Makori
Recruitment and welfare Officer : Victor Ashinga
Software Engineer : Savio Wambugu
Cinematographer : Noah Okeyo
Photographer : Lenny Towett
Front Office Administrator : Rukia Yusuf
Media Liaison Officer : Paul Ombati
Mission statement[edit]
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[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "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.