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Maina Kariuki

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Maina Kariuki
Chair KFF
In office
26 Mar 2000 – 24 Mar 2004
Preceded byPeter Kenneth
Succeeded byAlfred Sambu
Marketing & Television Advisory Board (FIFA)
In office
2002–2003
Executive & Emergency committee (CECAFA)
In office
2002–2003
Personal details
Born
Maina Kariuki
NationalityKenyan
Residence(s)Nairobi, Kenya

Maina Kariuki is a Kenyan politician who previously served as an East Africa region External Affairs Manager Maina Kariuki with US multinational Coca-Cola, and the Chair of Kenya Football Federation between the year 2000 and 2004 after succeeding Peter Kenneth. He passed away on 17 Aug 2021.[1][2]

During his tenure as the head of Kenyan football, Kariuki also served as a committee member of FIFA's Marketing and Television Advisory Board,[3] and in the executive and emergency committees of regional body CECAFA.[4]

While at Coca-Cola, he also served on the board of Brand 8 Kenya in the year 2012.[5][failed verification]

References

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  1. ^ Nation, 17 Aug 2021 Former KFF boss Maina Kariuki passes
  2. ^ Charles, Odero (17 August 2021). "Sports fraternity mourns ex-Kenya Football Chairman Maina Kariuki". The Standard. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  3. ^ All Africa, 15 Oct 2002 Kariuki Appointed to FIFA Body[dead link]
  4. ^ "Obua appoints Cecafa boards". New Vision. 20 August 2003. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  5. ^ Biz Community, 13 Feb 2012 Maina Kariuki joins 8 Brand Kenya
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  • [1] AfriCOG/foul play! The crisis of football management in Kenya
  • [2] Play the Game: Greed vs Good Governance
  • [3] Obituary Kenya: Maina Kariuki