Also known as: Kenya national football team · our very own Harambee Stars
Kenya's national men's football team preparing for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
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Audio By VocalizeAfter ten difficult months on the sidelines, defender Eric Ouma is finally back in Harambee Stars colours and ready to guide a youthful Kenyan squad set to face Lesotho in an international friendly in South Africa on Thursday from 4 pm. …
Marcelo back from injury to inspire new look Harambee Stars against LesothoThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeHundreds of excited students swarmed Harambee Stars midfielder Manzur Okwaro as he made a return to his former high school, St. …
Harambee Stars midfielder Manzur Okwaro gets grand welcome at former high schoolCitizen Digital
… The former Harambee Stars defender and current national team assistant coach will spearhead tactical analysis from Azam’s Dar es Salaam studios. …
Kenyans set for World Cup frenzy as Azam TV secures broadcast rightsCitizen Digital
Odhiambo calls for strong finish as SEAL host Mara Sugar By Jackson Kilonzi May 28, 2026 04:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: Javan Omondi (L) of Ulinzi Stars FC challenge Dennis Odhiambo of Muranga …
Odhiambo calls for strong finish as SEAL host Mara SugarThe Standard
Allan Thigo, former Gor Mahia and Harambee Stars player who died on May 9 in Bungoma, was cremated in Kisumu on May 13. …
Allan Thigo was not only a good player but a great leaderThe Standard
The last two days have offered Harambee Stars fans a glimpse into the future as coach Benni McCarthy unveiled a youthful squad for next month’s international friendlies before Kenya discovered the teams they will face in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. …
It's fresh faces and familiar rivals as Stars prepare for 2027 AfconCitizen Digital
Muhiddin blames military duties for Ulinzi Stars woes in KPL By Magdaline Thuku May 20, 2026 05:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Bandari FC coach Twahir Muhiddin during their FKF Premier League match at K …
Muhiddin blames military duties for Ulinzi Stars woes in KPLCitizen Digital
Why Kenya must still play AFCON 2027 qualifiers despite automatic qualification as hosts By Churchill Juma May 19, 2026 06:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy during a pre …
Why Kenya must still play AFCON 2027 qualifiers despite automatic qualification as hostsCitizen Digital
Kenya placed in Group D of 2027 AFCON qualifiers By Jackson Kilonzi May 19, 2026 05:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Harambee Stars utility player Manzur Okwaro (C), in action against Morooco during their …
Kenya placed in Group D of 2027 AFCON qualifiersThe Standard
… Kenya national football team is placed in a challenging Group D alongside South Africa national football team, Guinea national football team and Eritrea national football team. …
McCarthy faces emotional South Africa reunionFormer Harambee Stars head coach Jacob "Ghost" Mulee has defended Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba following Kenya's early exit from the 2026 Women's African Cup of Nations in Morocco, framing the team's return to the continental tournament after a 10-year absence as part of a rebuilding process rather than a failure.
4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Former Harambee Stars head coach Jacob "Ghost" Mulee has defended Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba following Kenya's early exit from the 2026 Women's African Cup of Nations in Morocco, framing the team's return to the continental tournament after a 10-year absence as part of a rebuilding process rather than a failure.
4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya international midfielder Timothy Ouma has joined English club Charlton Athletic from Slavia Prague on a season-long loan with an option to make the move permanent. Ouma, 22, reunites with fellow Kenyan international Collins Sichenje at the club, with the two having known each other since before Sichenje moved to Sweden and regularly rooming together on Harambee Stars duty.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Mombasa football stakeholders have welcomed the Sports Disputes Tribunal's decision to uphold the Football Kenya Federation's 2025 promotion and relegation regulations, clearing the way for three NSL teams to earn promotion to the KPL while three top-flight sides will be relegated. Mombasa United, who finished third in the NSL, have consequently secured their place in next season's KPL.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Harambee Stars captain Dennis Oliech has called on football stakeholders and corporate sponsors to prioritize player welfare through improved salaries and grassroots investment, arguing that better remuneration would motivate local talent and raise the quality of competition in the FKF Premier League.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ghanaian football legend Asamoah Gyan has called on Kenya to invest more heavily in grassroots football, arguing that the country's emphasis on athletics has hindered football growth despite abundant local talent. Speaking at the Captain Irene Ndanu Super Cup finals at Nyayo National Stadium, Gyan said Kenya lacks strong youth development structures compared to Ghana and must strengthen these foundations to become a football powerhouse.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ghanaian football legend Asamoah Gyan has attributed Kenya's slow football progress to the country's emphasis on athletics and weak grassroots structures. Speaking at the Captain Irene Ndanu Super Cup final, Gyan said Kenya has talented players but lacks the foundational systems needed to develop young footballers into professionals.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Sports has instructed the Football Kenya Federation to accelerate preparations for the Harambee Stars ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi stressed that the team's on-pitch performance must match the world-class stadium infrastructure being built, and noted that player welfare and motivation frameworks are already in place.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that open voter bribery by political leaders has become normalized and institutionalized in Kenya, contributing to inflation. The writer describes an encounter where the President allegedly distributed cash to visitors after a meeting, suggesting the practice has become shameless and commonplace.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Archbishop Njenga Girls, newly-crowned Western region champions, qualified for the KSSSA national football championship for the first time since 2019 after defeating reigning national champions Butere Girls 2-1. Head coach Fred Serenge says the team is focused on winning the national title at the Term Two School Games scheduled for August 4-8, 2026 at M-Pesa Academy in Thika.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former AFC Leopards captain Victor Omune is on the verge of joining Mathare United on a free transfer ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season, marking an emotional homecoming to where he began his development through the Mathare Youth Sports Association structure.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has disbursed Sh10 million to the Harambee Starlets national women's football team as they begin preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with officials pledging additional incentives if the team advances in the tournament.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has urged President William Ruto to officially support Kenya's bid to host the 2028 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, citing the growth of Kenyan women's football as evidence the country is ready.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has called on retired footballers to mentor young players and help prepare them for life beyond football through sports education. He also urged the government and sports federations to actively involve retired athletes in developing the next generation of Kenyan talent, drawing on systems from countries with more advanced football programs.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Tottenham midfielder Victor Wanyama believes Morocco can win the 2026 FIFA World Cup and said Kenya has the potential to qualify for the 2030 tournament through investment in facilities and player development via his foundation and academy.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Bandari FC striker Beja Nyamawi has returned to training after missing much of last season due to injury, and says he is focused on helping the club achieve better results in the 2026/27 Kenya Premier League season.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
With Kenya hosting Africa's biggest football tournament in June 2027, Football Kenya Federation coach Benni McCarthy is identifying diaspora players with Kenyan heritage to strengthen the Harambee Stars, including Real Sociedad winger Job Ochieng who made his LaLiga debut in February 2026.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
With ten African nations competing in the 2026 World Cup, the continent is closing the gap with traditional powerhouses. Kenya, as co-host of Afcon 2027, should learn from African teams' performances—particularly Senegal's record 5-0 victory over Iraq—to strengthen Kenyan football ahead of the tournament.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
A climate analysis by Football for Future and Jupiter Intelligence warns that extreme weather is already disrupting grassroots football facilities in Mathare and could worsen significantly in coming decades, with projections including up to 68 per cent increase in major storm rainfall by 2100, doubled heat stress by 2040, and 345 per cent increase in water stress.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A climate analysis by Football for Future and Jupiter Intelligence warns that extreme weather is already disrupting community football pitches in Mathare and could worsen significantly. The study projects that extreme rainfall could increase by 68 per cent by 2100, heat stress could double by 2040, and water stress could rise by 345 per cent.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Harambee Stars coach Twahir Muhiddin predicts the Kenyan Premier League will face stiffer competition when the new season kicks off in August, driven by players seeking to impress national team selectors ahead of AFCON 2027, which Kenya will host.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Harambee Stars head coach Twahir Muhiddin predicts the Kenyan Premier League will face stiffer competition when the new season starts in August, driven by players seeking selection for AFCON 2027, which Kenya will host alongside Tanzania and Uganda.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece notes that Cape Verde, a nation of 525,000, held Spain and Uruguay to draws at the 2026 World Cup, while Kenya has never qualified, raising questions about African football development and Kenya's place in it.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Haiti coach Sebastien Migne expressed "huge disappointment" after the Caribbean nation became the first team eliminated from the 2026 World Cup following a 3-0 defeat by Brazil. Haiti, competing at their first World Cup in 52 years, will finish bottom of Group C after back-to-back losses.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette says winger Ian Simiyu will play a central role in his plans for next season after scoring two first-half goals to help the Brewers lift the FKF Cup with a 2-1 victory over Kenya Police. Mette praised Simiyu's pace and impact, noting the player had previously been used off the bench but demonstrated his ability to score and help the team win.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The seventh edition of the Five Starz Champions League will run from June 21 to July 19, featuring 32 teams from Nairobi East and West branches, with prize money of Kshs 300,000 for winners, Kshs 150,000 for runners-up, and Kshs 100,000 for third place. Stakeholders called for deliberate investment in grassroots football in Nairobi County to capture the imagination of young people.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that while Kenyans passionately follow foreign football teams, Kenya has failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup and must develop a systematic approach—not just individual players—to compete in the 2030 tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kibera Black Stars head coach Iddi Badi attributed his team's ninth-place finish in the National Super League to their poor home record and inability to sustain winning runs, noting they collected better results away than at home despite finishing with 53 points.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenyans' passion for foreign national teams overshadows support for the Harambee Stars, and calls for the country to pursue qualification for the 2030 World Cup, which will be hosted partly in Africa for the first time in history.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Elias Makori, a veteran journalist and former Head of Media Operations for the African Nations Championship 2025, has announced he is stepping away from any involvement in the preparations and delivery of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, citing his experience from the previous championship.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Terry Ouko, an ex-Harambee Starlets defender, has been appointed by FIFA as Sustainability and Human Rights Venue Manager at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Ouko, who has built a reputation as a respected football administrator and player welfare advocate since retiring from playing, will represent Kenya at the tournament despite Harambee Stars' failure to qualify.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →