Former Mombasa county Transport executive member  (CECM) has joined the list of candidates gunning for the Football Kenya Federation President post.

Balala who is also the patron of Mvita Young Stars Football Club says he has the solution to problems currently facing football in the country.

Speaking to Ommy Dallah, Balala pointed out the lack of investment in the football fan base as the major factor hindering the development of football in the country.

"The major problem facing us is that we do not invest in the people who are the main factor in football and that is the fans. Football is one of the major investments in the world and this is made possible by having a good fan base" said Balala.

Adding " You cannot have a strong national team without a strong fan base. I believe I have the solution to all the problems facing football in our country".

Balala said he believes his ideas on how to improve football in the country are different from the other candidates who have shown interest in the seat.

"All those who have now shown interest in the position have been there before, which other new ideas will they bring when they get into that office? posed Balala.

Incumbent Nick Mwendwa will not be defending his seat after serving the mandatory two, four years term.

Other candidates who have shown interest in the post are Gor Mahia Secretary General Samuel Ochola,  ex- FKF chief Sam Nyamweya, Hussein Mohammed and US-based Sammy ‘Kempes’ Owino who is also a former Kenya international,

Nyamweya was at the helm of the federation for over 20 years before Nick Mwendwa took over the stage.

The election is set for February 2024.