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Kenyan Premier League

Also known as: KPL

2026-04-242026-06-15

In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Migori Youth will now prepare for life in the Kenyan Premier League, carrying the hopes of their County and a growing fanbase into the top tier.

    Migori Youth crowned NSL winners after Embu thriller
  3. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize Mombasa United have expressed confidence in their financial preparedness as they gear up for life in the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) next season, with the club's management insisting that solid backing from sponsors and stakeholders will enable them to compete a

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

    r lie in wait By Angel Shantel June 12, 2026 07:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya Police FC head coach Nicholas Muyoti instructs his charges against Bidco United FC during their Kenyan Premier League

    Police out to salvage season with FKF Cup win as Tusker lie in wait
  5. Citizen Digital

    Kimani stated that the team is well prepared for the encounter and remains optimistic about its chances of lifting the trophy after addressing key weaknesses that affected their performance during the recently concluded 2025/26 Kenyan Premier League season.

    Tusker ready for Police test in Cup final, says Kimani
  6. May 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    Photo / AFP Audio By Vocalize In a rare and prestigious recognition of Kenyan club football, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has officially extended his congratulations to Gor Mahia FC following their triumphant victory in the 2025/26 Kenyan Premier League season.

    FIFA President Infantino hails Gor Mahia’s historic 22nd title
  8. Citizen Digital

    Alongside him is Anthony “Modo” Kimani, the cerebral football mind whose leadership once guided Mathare United to a historic Kenyan Premier League title before transitioning into top-level coaching.

    Kenyans set for World Cup frenzy as Azam TV secures broadcast rights
  9. Citizen Digital

    Photo by Mark Mutuku/Citizen Digital Audio By Vocalize Bandari FC are aiming to finish their Kenyan Premier League (KPL) 2025-2026 campaign on a high when they face Mathare United away from home in their final match of the season, following a crucial 1-0 victory over Tusker last

    Bandari out to close campaign in style against Mathare
  10. Citizen Digital

    ian Kaitano May 12, 2026 04:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize 3K FC goalkeeper Emmanuel Kulwa is confident the club is on the right path to securing promotion to the Kenyan Premier League

    Goalie Kulwa confident of 3K FC promotion to the Premier League
  11. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize Three wins now separate Gor Mahia from a record-extending 22nd league title after the latest round of Kenyan Premier League (KPL) matches left them seven points clear at the top of the table ahead of second-placed AFC Leopards.

    Akonnor calls for focus as Gor Mahia edge closer to league crown
  12. Citizen Digital

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    Onchiri tips Mombasa United to secure KPL berth despite stiff competition

Yesterday

  1. Migori Youth crowned NSL champions after Embu draw

    Migori Youth FC won the 2025/26 National Super League title following a 1-1 draw against 3K FC at Moi Stadium, Embu, finishing with 81 points and earning promotion to Kenya's top-flight football.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 12 June

  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

  2. Kenya Police seek FKF Cup redemption against Tusker in final

    Kenya Police head coach Nicholas Muyoti says his team are determined to end the season on a high when they face Tusker in the FKF Cup final on June 14, describing the competition as the club's last opportunity to redeem a campaign that fell short of its league ambitions after relinquishing the KPL title to Gor Mahia.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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

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. Azam TV secures exclusive World Cup broadcast rights for East Africa

    Azam TV has acquired exclusive regional rights to air all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The broadcaster will feature commentary from Bernard Otieno and Anthony Kimani, alongside expert analysis and fan engagement.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Bandari aims to finish season strongly against Mathare

    Bandari FC seek to end their Kenyan Premier League campaign on a high in their season finale against Mathare United away, following a 1-0 home win over Tusker. Head coach Razak Siwa said the recent victory has boosted team confidence and called on supporters to travel in large numbers.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 12 May

  1. 3K FC goalkeeper confident of club's promotion hopes

    3K FC goalkeeper Emmanuel Kulwa says the club is on the right path to securing promotion to the Kenyan Premier League after a 2-1 victory over Fortune Sacco in the Mountain Derby. The club currently sits second in the National Super League standings with 65 points, level with Mombasa United but three points behind league leaders Migori Youth.

    12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 11 May

  1. Gor Mahia seven points clear; Akonnor urges focus on title

    Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor called for focus as his side drew 1-1 with Police FC, remaining seven points clear at the top of the Kenyan Premier League with three wins needed to secure a record-extending 22nd league title.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Onchiri backs Mombasa United for KPL promotion push

    Mombasa United forward Nehemiah Onchiri, recently returned from injury, has expressed confidence in his team's chances of earning promotion to the FKF Premier League as the National Super League season enters its final phase, with seven fixtures remaining.

    6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya Police coach confident of FKF Cup title win prospects

    Kenya Police FC head coach Nicholas Muyoti expressed strong belief that his side can win the FKF Cup, which they last won in 2024, after defeating Shabana FC 1-0 to advance to the semi-final against Bandari FC.

    6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Kenya's iGaming sector expands from sports betting to casino platforms

    Kenya's iGaming sector, built on mobile-first sports betting and M-Pesa adoption, is shifting toward full-featured casino platforms. Players increasingly expect operators to offer casino games, live dealer rooms, instant withdrawals, and personalised promotions alongside traditional football betting.

    6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Fortune Sacco striker Mwangi suspended, leads NSL scoring race

    Fortune Sacco striker Collins Mwangi, who leads the National Super League scoring charts with 19 goals, will miss Wednesday's clash against Soy United after accumulating five yellow cards. Mwangi scored the winner in a 1-0 victory over Mwatate United, but the suspension comes at a crucial moment as Fortune pushes for promotion to the Kenyan Premier League.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 4 May

  1. Kenya's football faces systemic failure ahead of AFCON 2027

    An analysis in The Standard argues that Kenyan football's failures over two decades stem from institutional dysfunction rather than lack of talent—with the federation unable to build a coherent playing system despite FIFA suspensions in 2004 and normalisation in 2022, with AFCON 2027 now 18 months away.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 30 April

  1. Mombasa United appoints Okidi as head coach for promotion push

    Mombasa United have appointed former Shabana FC coach Peter Okidi as head coach for the remaining eight National Super League matches, with further contract discussions expected after the season. Okidi, who also serves as assistant coach of Kenya's U-17 national team, aims to guide the club toward promotion to the Kenyan Premier League.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 April

  1. Peter Okidi set to become Mombasa United head coach

    Former Shabana FC coach Peter Okidi is poised to replace Gilbert Selebwa as head coach of Mombasa United, which currently sits second in the National Super League standings as it pushes for promotion to the Kenyan Premier League.

    27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 26 April

  1. Gor Mahia defeats AFC Leopards to extend league lead

    Gor Mahia won 1-0 against AFC Leopards in the Mashemeji Derby, with Alpha Onyango scoring the decisive second-half goal. The victory extends Gor Mahia's lead at the top of the Kenyan Premier League table to six points.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 April

  1. Mashemeji Derby shapes KPL title race, multiple promotion-relegation battles

    Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards clash in a crucial Mashemeji Derby that could significantly influence the Kenyan Premier League title race, with Leopards holding a psychological edge from their 1-0 reverse-fixture victory. This weekend's fixtures across the league also feature defining moments in the top-three race, mid-table consistency battles, and relegation fights as the season approaches its closing phase.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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