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Football Kenya Federation

Also known as: FKF

Football Kenya Federation — national football governing body overseeing Kenya Premier League, Women's Premier League, and National Super League competitions.

2026-04-242026-06-13

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Mombasa United currently sit third in the National Super League standings with 75 points, behind league leaders Migori Youth and 3K FC, both of whom have already been confirmed by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) as participants in next season's Kenyan Premier League.

    Mombasa United ready for demanding Premier League, says Wesonga
  3. Citizen Digital

    Under the new Football Kenya Federation regulations, the top three teams are expected to earn automatic promotion to the Kenyan Premier League.

    A fresh football ascent on the horizon as Coast region dreams again
  4. Citizen Digital

    Shantel June 08, 2026 08:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Elim White Ladies coach Dan Masonic has credited his side’s resilience after securing promotion to the Football Kenya Federation

    Masonic hails Elim White’s spirit as Odiyo rues missed promotion chance
  5. Citizen Digital

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    Mombasa Municipal Stadium construction resumes after 13-year wait
  6. Citizen Digital

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    Player welfare takes centre stage at FIFPRO Africa Summit in Nairobi
  7. Citizen Digital

    The session, chaired by Committee Chairperson Dan Wanyama, brought together representatives from the Office of the Attorney-General and Department of Justice, the State Department for Sports, Kenya Academy of Sports, Football Kenya Federation (FKF), the National Olympic Committee

    Stakeholders back bill to criminalize match-fixing in Kenya
  8. The Standard

    Milestone Games Limited, owner of SportPesa, has sued 20 companies, alleging breach of its exclusive Sh1.9 billion contract with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF).“Defendants are making colossal profits through mischaracterisation of the National Football League, to the detrime

    SportPesa sues 20 companies over FKF data use row
  9. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize Tusker Football Club assistant head coach Anthony Kimani has expressed confidence ahead of the upcoming Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Cup final against Police FC, scheduled for June 14, 2026, in Kwale County.

    Tusker ready for Police test in Cup final, says Kimani
  10. Citizen Digital

    In its directions issued on June 3, the tribunal not only stayed the Appeals Committee decision but also restrained the Football Kenya Federation and its agents from implementing the sanctions until the matter is heard inter-partes.

    Tribunal halts FKF ruling as Migori Youth regain NSL leadership
  11. The Standard

    But instead, clubs are now worried that what happens on the pitch may not be the final word.The confusion stems from how the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) rules are being applied.

    Which way FKF as confusion clouds relegation and promotion of clubs

Yesterday

  1. Mombasa United confident in Premier League readiness next season

    Mombasa United's General Manager Gilbert Wesonga said the club is financially prepared for the Kenyan Premier League next season and has already begun planning for the top-flight campaign, with preparations to intensify after a brief post-season break.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Coast region football clubs on rise after years of decline

    Kenya's Coast region, once a heartbeat of Kenyan football that produced legendary players and dominant clubs like Feisal FC and Mwenge FC, is steadily rising again after decades of decline when many clubs folded.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 8 June

  1. Elim White secure FKF Women's Premier League promotion via playoff

    Elim White Ladies clinched the final promotion slot to the FKF Women's Premier League with a 2-0 playoff victory over Gor Mahia Queens at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru on Sunday, joining Mathare Women and Shabana Starlets in next season's top flight. Coach Dan Masonic credited the team's resilience and experienced players for navigating a demanding campaign.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 6 June

  1. Mombasa Municipal Stadium construction resumes after 13 years

    Construction of Mombasa Municipal Stadium has resumed after more than 13 years of delays, following President William Ruto's February announcement that the national government took over the project through the ministry of defence. Football stakeholders in Mombasa have welcomed the intervention and called for acceleration to meet a December completion deadline.

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 5 June

  1. FIFPRO Africa Summit in Nairobi focuses on player welfare

    The 2026 FIFPRO Africa General Assembly brought together 30 player unions and CAF in Nairobi for discussions on player welfare, with Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed calling for protection of players' financial security, health, and post-football planning.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Sports stakeholders support bill to criminalize match-fixing

    Stakeholders including the Football Kenya Federation and National Olympic Committee of Kenya have backed a proposed Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026 that would prohibit and criminalize the manipulation of sports competitions, though some have recommended amendments to strengthen its implementation.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. SportPesa sues 20 companies over Kenya Premier League data rights

    Milestone Games Limited, owner of SportPesa, has filed a lawsuit against 20 companies alleging breach of its exclusive Sh1.9 billion contract with the Football Kenya Federation over use of Kenya Premier League data on streaming and betting platforms.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 4 June

  1. Tusker confident ahead of FKF Cup final against Police

    Tusker Football Club assistant head coach Anthony Kimani expressed confidence ahead of the FKF Cup final against Police FC scheduled for June 14, 2026, in Kwale County, stating the team has worked on addressing defensive and attacking weaknesses that affected their league performance.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Tribunal suspends FKF points deduction for Migori Youth FC

    The Sports Disputes Tribunal has temporarily suspended an FKF Appeals Committee ruling that docked Migori Youth FC three points for fielding an ineligible player in a January match against Kabati Youth FC. The interim orders stay in effect pending a full hearing of the case.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. NSL promotion race clouded by uncertainty over FKF rules

    As the National Super League season nears completion with two rounds remaining, clubs are unsure about promotion and relegation rules, creating confusion despite an intense title race where Migori Youth lead with 77 points and a four-point advantage.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Migori Youth loses three points over ineligible player

    The FKF Appeals Committee ruled that National Super League leaders Migori Youth fielded an ineligible player, Collins Ouma Otieno, in a January 11, 2026 match against Kabati Youth, and docked the club three points after the committee found the player's registration had been processed as new rather than a transfer and completed outside authorized windows.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Simba Queens delays release of Kenyan players for WAFCON

    A dispute has emerged between Kenya's Harambee Starlets and Tanzanian club Simba Queens over the release of players for national team duty ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco (July 25–August 16). Head coach Beldine Odemba has expressed frustration over delays in releasing key players, including Jentrix Shikangwa, Corazone Aquino, Fasila Adhiambo, Ruth Ingotsi, Elizabeth Wambui and Cynthia Shilwatso.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Gor Mahia win 22nd league title in Mashemeji Derby rivalry season

    Gor Mahia won the 2025-2026 SportPesa Premier League with 69 points (20 wins, 9 draws, 5 defeats), their record-extending 22nd title. The rivalry with AFC Leopards shaped the season and helped define the campaign's momentum.

    2 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 30 May

  1. FIFA rejects FKF-NEC bid to remove Hussein Mohammed

    FIFA has ruled unconstitutional and invalid the nine FKF National Executive Committee members' attempts to force President Hussein Mohammed to step aside, giving him a legal and political lifeline amid Sh42.7 million CHAN 2024 insurance fraud allegations.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Three NSL clubs fight for promotion with four points separating top three

    Migori Youth leads the FKF National Super League with 74 points, followed by Mombasa United (72) and 3K FC (70), with less than three matches remaining in the race for promotion to the SportPesa Premier League. The top three are separated by just four points, with fourth-placed Equity Bank and fifth-placed MOFA also within striking distance.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 29 May

  1. FIFA President congratulates Gor Mahia on 22nd league title

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Gor Mahia FC on winning the 2025/26 Kenyan Premier League season, their record 22nd domestic league title, which Infantino said reflects their consistent efforts and results throughout the campaign.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 28 May

  1. FKF Premier League clubs establish transition committee for 2026/27

    FKF Kenya Premier League clubs have resolved to establish a Transition League Management Committee to oversee the top flight league starting the 2026/27 season. The move follows discussions among league chairpersons and aims to pursue structural, administrative, and governance reforms while exploring a return to independent league management.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 25 May

  1. Gor Mahia crowned SportPesa Premier League champions

    Gor Mahia were crowned SportPesa Premier League champions for a record 22nd time after AFC Leopards lost 2-1 to APS Bomet at Kericho Green Stadium. Gor Mahia sealed the title without playing after their own match against Mara Sugar was halted by the Sports Disputes Tribunal.

    25 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 20 May

  1. APS Bomet beat Bandari 2-0 to ease relegation worries

    APS Bomet defeated Bandari 2-0 at Kwale Stadium on Wednesday to move to 12th place with 40 points and extend their unbeaten run to nine matches. With two matches remaining, a win against AFC Leopards on Sunday would confirm their safety in the SportPesa Premier League.

    20 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Kenya Police Bullets win third consecutive Women's Premier League title

    Kenya Police Bullets won the 2025-2026 FKF Women's Premier League title with 52 points, extending their championship run to three consecutive years, while Ulinzi Starlets finished second with 47 points and Gideon Starlets were relegated alongside Kisumu Allstarlets and Kisped Queens.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard

  2. Bidco, Sofapaka relegated; five clubs fight for survival

    Bidco United and Sofapaka have been relegated from the SportPesa Premier League after new Football Kenya Federation rules made the bottom three automatically drop to the National Super League. Five clubs remain in contention for the final relegation spot with two matches left in the season.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard

  3. FKF leadership crisis threatens Kenya's 2027 Afcon hosting bid

    Kenya's Football Kenya Federation is in turmoil as president Hussein Mohamed contests his suspension by the National Executive Committee on April 24, while deputy McDonald Mariga has assumed acting presidency. The dispute threatens the country's ability to host the African Cup of Nations in June 2027 and poses risks to compliance with continental and world football bodies.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 16 May

  1. DCI investigates millions lost from FKF CHAN accounts

    The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is scrutinising allegations of financial mismanagement, procurement irregularities and abuse of office against Football Kenya Federation leadership, amid a power struggle within the federation. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is separately investigating a suspected scandal involving payment of Sh42 million for African Nations Championship insurance.

    16 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 15 May

  1. Vihiga Queens coach reflects on disappointing season finish

    Vihiga Queens head coach Boniface Nyamunyamu acknowledged an underwhelming season after the four-time Kenya Women's Premier League champions finished fifth with 31 points, 18 points behind leaders Kenya Police Bullets. Nyamunyamu said the team fell short of its objective to reclaim the title and will review and plan for next season.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Kenya prioritises security for 2027 AFCON tournament

    Kenya's Local Organising Committee is prioritising security ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with the Sports Principal Secretary presiding over a two-day CAF and LOC Security Workshop at Kasarani Stadium that brought together security leaders, the Football Kenya Federation, and the Ministry of Sports.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. FKF deputy alleges president bypassed governance in insurance scandal

    Football Kenya Federation deputy McDonald Mariga filed a 63-page affidavit to the Sports Disputes Tribunal alleging FKF President Hussein Mohammed used a single signatory system to manage millions in public and donor funds without National Executive Committee approval, including a KSh.42.7 million CHAN 2024 insurance scandal.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda establish AFCON 2027 oversight committee

    CAF President Patrice Motsepe and government and football leaders from Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda have agreed to establish the PAMOJA Oversight Committee for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, the first-ever tri-nation tournament, following a high-level meeting in Nairobi on Wednesday.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Logistics firm sues FKF over unpaid Sh64 million CHAN debt

    Topline Logistics Limited has filed a lawsuit against Football Kenya Federation officials to recover an alleged unpaid Sh64 million debt linked to the 2024 African Nations Championship, adding to mounting pressure on FKF president Hussein Mohammed amid governance and financial misconduct allegations.

    13 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 11 May

  1. FIFA unlikely to ratify FKF NEC resolution, analyst argues

    An opinion piece argues that FIFA is unlikely to ratify a Football Kenya Federation National Executive Committee resolution, as the ongoing crisis at FKF reveals governance weaknesses and procedural confusion amid a factional dispute over federation leadership.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Safaricom launches Chapa Dimba fifth season with Gothia Cup opportunity

    Safaricom's youth football tournament Chapa Dimba has opened registration for its fifth season, with a new 32-player All-Star team set to represent Kenya at the Gothia Cup in Sweden, described as the world's largest youth football tournament.

    11 May 2026 · The Standard

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