Also known as: FKF · FKF Electoral Board
Football Kenya Federation — governing body for Kenyan football, currently facing governance disputes and leadership divisions between president Hussein Mohammed and vice-president McDonald Mariga.
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… Speaking at the Rabat-Salé Airport shortly before departure, Football Kenya Federation Head of Projects and National Teams Athanas Obala reflected on the journey. …
Harambee Starlets pivot to LA 2028 after WAFCON heartbreakCitizen Digital
… The dispute stems from a challenge before the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) and the High Court regarding the Football Kenya Federation’s (FKF) implementation of the revised 2025 competition rules. …
NSL coaches urge FKF to keep the game on the pitch, not in courtCitizen Digital
… He credited successive Football Kenya Federation administrations for making progress in supporting Harambee Stars. …
‘Better salaries will transform Kenyan football,’ Dennis OliechCitizen Digital
… The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Technical Committee is set to review her performance after the national team finished bottom of Group ‘A’ without a single point. …
Harambee Starlets WAFCON flop puts coach Odemba’s future in jeopardyThe Standard
… nts, suppliers, media houses and transport operators, according to the association.Gaming operators under AGOK invested an estimated Sh1 billion in sports sponsorships and corporate social responsibility initiatives in 2024, funding grassroots athletics, Football Kenya Federation …
AGOK: Betting industry pays more tax than it gets credit forCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize Referees drawn from all Kenyan league tiers have been paid their outstanding dues by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) ahead of the 2026/27 season, allowing match officials to begin the new campaign without unpaid arrears for the first time in years. …
FKF clears referees outstanding dues ahead of new seasonCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize The Ministry of Sports has instructed the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to immediately accelerate preparations for the Harambee Stars ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. …
Gov't tells FKF to kickoff Harambee Stars' AFCON 2027 prepsCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League risks falling further behind its regional rivals unless governance reforms restore professionalism, transparency and commercial growth, according to Mathare United Chief Executive Officer Jecton Obure. …
FKF Premier League at crossroads as clubs push for governance reformsThe Standard
… Captain Mwanalima Adam Jereko scored the decisive goal as Kenya sealed a convincing 4-1 aggregate victory to book their place at the finals.The team's preparations have also received a major boost from Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed, who met the player …
Harambee Starlets eye a win against hosts Morocco in WAFCON openerCitizen Digital
… Mayoyo, who is currently in charge of Juve FC at the ongoing SISI NI DOLA Cup in Mombasa, also challenged the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to expand its network of talent scouts to ensure more promising players are discovered across the country. …
Mayayo underlines teachers' role in developmental coaching in KenyaKenya's Football Kenya Federation is participating in the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, which brings together teams from 189 FIFA Member Associations. The tournament aims to provide young Kenyan players with international competitive experience and exposure to strengthen the country's football development structures.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Football Kenya Federation is participating in the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, which brings together teams from 189 FIFA Member Associations. The tournament aims to provide young Kenyan players with international competitive experience and exposure to strengthen the country's football development structures.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Luanda Villa head coach Leonard Saleh says the club has signed 15 players to bolster the squad with a mix of experience and youth, aiming to compete for the National Super League title and seal a Premier League ticket. Saleh notes the extended preseason, due to an indefinitely suspended 2026/27 league kick-off following a court order, will help prepare the team.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup campaign got off to a poor start with a 3-0 defeat to China in Morocco on Monday. The Junior Starlets will seek revival against the United States on Thursday in Group E, with coach Mildred Cheche aiming to improve finishing and defensive organisation after exposed shortcomings.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Former FKF National Executive Committee member Tom Alila has urged president Hussein Mohammed to listen to grievances raised by NEC members, warning that unresolved disputes could prolong the federation's leadership standoff. Alila said the president needs NEC members' support for effective decision-making and called for greater transparency and accountability at FKF.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Football Kenya Federation Mombasa Branch Chairman Alamin Ahmed Abdalla has urged the Ministry of Sports to complete Mombasa Stadium construction by April 2027, saying the facility is essential for hosting international matches and Kenya Premier League fixtures and developing football at the Coast.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Football Kenya Federation vice-president McDonald Mariga says he pays for his own travel and accommodation when attending national team matches, citing the federation's refusal to cover these costs as he remains sidelined amid deepening divisions with president Hussein Mohammed and the federation's leadership.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Newcomers Mombasa United suffered a 1-0 defeat to Kakamega Homeboyz in their SportPesa Premier League debut, with Charles Momanyi scoring in the 86th minute. In a separate match, AFC Leopards were held to a goalless draw by Bandari at Police Sacco Stadium.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Defending champions Gor Mahia collected Ksh 1,693,100 from ticket sales after defeating Murang'a SEAL 4-2 in their FKF Premier League season opener under floodlights at Nyayo National Stadium, with 5,340 tickets sold marking the club's first league fixture under lights in over a decade.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Former FKF Secretary General Lordvick Aduda has raised concerns about governance in Kenyan football, arguing that the FKF Premier League cannot operate effectively without properly constituted Disciplinary and Appeals Committees to handle disputes among clubs, players, and stakeholders.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former FKF General Secretary Lordvick Aduda accused the federation of violating its own 2019 Rules and Regulations by commencing the 2026/27 Premier League without National Executive Committee approval, which he says the NEC has sole authority to grant under Rule 2.3.1.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues Kenya's lack of FIFA World Cup qualification stems not from insufficient talent but from decades of inconsistent planning, poor governance, inadequate youth investment, and absence of long-term football strategy. To qualify within two decades, the author contends Kenya must shift from seasonal football management to treating it as a national development project.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The SportPesa Premier League resumes the 2026/27 season after a 48-day delay caused by a dispute over revised promotion and relegation rules. Kariobangi Sharks challenged the FKF's 2025 regulations, leading to court and tribunal proceedings; a playoff between Sharks and Mombasa United was abandoned after violence, with the outcome still unresolved.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Football Kenya Federation ruled that Kariobangi Sharks forfeited their second-leg playoff match against Mombasa United, awarding the match to Mombasa United 2-0 and promoting them to the Kenyan Premier League for the 2026/2027 season while relegating Kariobangi Sharks to the National Super League.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FKF President Hussein Mohammed has indicated that Kenya remains open to supporting Gianni Infantino's re-election bid as FIFA President, though the federation will withhold a final decision until the official candidate list is finalised, amid growing resistance from confederations in Europe and North America.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The FKF Premier League promotion/relegation playoff second leg between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United was abandoned in the second half after Sharks fans invaded the pitch to protest a penalty, with the aggregate score tied 3-3. The FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee is expected to review match officials' reports, security assessments, and CAF officers' input before issuing a verdict.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A referee was attacked by players and fans during a playoff match between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United in Nairobi after awarding a controversial penalty, forcing the match to be abandoned in the 68th minute. The playoff had been organized by the Football Kenya Federation to resolve a dispute over the Sharks' relegation from the Premier League.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →
Members of Parliament have called for the establishment of a normalisation committee in accordance with FIFA rules to help resolve governance disputes disrupting football in the country, including leadership, budget, and regulatory crises within the Football Kenya Federation.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Kenyan Premier League promotion/relegation playoff second-leg match between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United was abandoned in the second half at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Tuesday after fans stormed the pitch protesting a controversial penalty awarded to Mombasa United. Mombasa had scored in the opening minute, but Sharks equalized through Patila Omoto in the 28th minute and took the lead through Douglas Omanga in the 35th minute before the match was halted.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President Witold Bańka concluded a three-day official visit to Kenya, holding consultative meetings with President Ruto, the Sports Cabinet Secretary, sports administrators, and athletes to strengthen the country's anti-doping framework, particularly within athletics.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Angry Kariobangi Sharks supporters stormed the pitch at Ulinzi Sports Complex during the second leg of a SportPesa Premier League promotion-relegation playoff after referee John Sulwe awarded a penalty to Mombasa United in the 65th minute. Security officers and KDF personnel were forced to intervene as fans threw objects and attempted to strike the official, eventually escorting him to safety.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Reigning champions Kenya Police Bullets beat Shabana Starlets 2-1, while Ulinzi Starlets thrashed Kibera Soccer Women 6-1, both extending their winning runs in the FKF Women's Premier League title race.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Harambee Stars suffered a 1-0 defeat to Guinea in Conakry in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, leaving coach Benni McCarthy facing criticism after two matches without a win. The loss leaves Kenya with one point from their opening two Group D matches.
3 October 2026 · The Standard →
Mombasa United defeated Kariobangi Sharks 2-1 in the promotion-relegation playoff first leg at Mbaraki Sports Club, with goals from Denise Mabeya and Waziri Junior, giving the coastal side a one-goal lead ahead of the return leg in Nairobi.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Raila Odinga Talanta Stadium, a 60,000-seater facility in Nairobi, is 94 per cent complete and expected to be ready by December 31 as Kenya co-hosts the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with Uganda and Tanzania. The Ministry of Defence stated the deadline set by the Confederation of African Football will be met, though the stadium will require three months of testing and commissioning before hosting major international matches.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
Mombasa United head coach Abdulhamid Moallin has urged supporters to bring "a can-do attitude" as the team faces Kariobangi Sharks in the first leg of their promotion-relegation play-off at Mbaraki Stadium on Thursday. Moallin, formerly of Tanzanian club Yanga SC, expressed confidence that his experienced squad can match Sharks despite the latter's top-flight pedigree.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi said the government will engage the Salaries and Remuneration Commission to review allowances for national team players, following complaints from Harambee Stars players that their daily allowance of $60 while in camp is insufficient.
28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government intends to engage the Salaries and Remuneration Commission to review allowances for players in national teams to bolster their morale and enhance welfare. The Principal Secretary for Sports said the Ministry is open to constructive engagement with stakeholders, particularly Harambee Stars through the Football Kenya Federation, on possibilities of reviewing allowances upwards.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa United are confident of securing promotion to the FKF Premier League in a two-legged playoff against Kariobangi Sharks, according to the Mombasa FKF County Chairman. The county leader said Mombasa United have the ability to become the first National Super League side to win the promotion playoff.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A dispute over SportPesa Premier League regulations has been resolved, with Kariobangi Sharks (16th in the Premier League) and Mombasa United (3rd in the National Super League) agreeing to a promotion-relegation playoff. The two-legged match will determine final top-flight composition, with the first leg on October 1 in Mombasa and the return match on October 6 in Nairobi.
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports has confirmed settlement of all outstanding financial obligations owed to Harambee Stars players and technical bench staff, following head coach Benni McCarthy's public disclosures about long-overdue player allowances and administrative lapses within the national team.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →