Also known as: Mara Sugar Football Club
Mara Sugar FC — Kenya Premier League club whose match against Gor Mahia was suspended by the Sports Disputes Tribunal in May 2026 over a venue dispute.
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… ponement means clubs that were preparing to begin their campaigns this week will now have to wait for a revised fixture programme, with FKF yet to announce new dates for the affected matches.Among the fixtures affected on Monday were newly promoted 3K FC’s meeting with Mara Sugar …
FKF postpones Premier League opening fixtures amid promotion-relegation standoffThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterNew boys 3K FC will make their top-flight debut against Mara Sugar at Embu Stadium tomorrow, while former champions Mathare United host APS Bomet at Police Sacco Grounds.On Tuesday, Migori Youth welcome Kenya Police to Awendo Green Stadium, while Ulinzi …
FKF races to start league as legal questions lingerThe Standard
… Newly promoted 3K FC were due to face Mara Sugar at Moi Stadium in Embu on Monday, while Mathare United were scheduled to host APS Bomet at Police Sacco Stadium in Nairobi. …
FKF postpones Premier League kick-off amid promotion and relegation disputeCitizen Digital
… The Embu County based team were scheduled to debut the top tier league at home to Mara Sugar. …
3K left in limbo as court cases stall KPL kick-offCitizen Digital
… They have roped in key players including Taddeo Lwanga from Vipers SC of Uganda, Robinson Musungu from Mara Sugar, and Eric Naaman Balecho who was snapped up from Bandari FC. …
Leopards CEO Namai backs club to shed ‘nearly-men’ tagCitizen Digital
… Other members include Mara Sugar's chairperson Ruth Omalla, Kenya Police FC chairman Japheth Munyendo, FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee chairman Frank Ogolla and additional representatives from both the federation and clubs. …
Ambrose Rachier-led committee formed to plan new KPL seasonThe Standard
… Since then, the country's top-tier competition has been run directly by FKF under the FKF Premier League banner.Besides Rachier, the transition committee includes Mara Sugar chairperson Ruth Omalla, Kenya Police FC chairman Japheth Munyendo, FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee …
Rachier to lead transition Committee for Premier LeagueThe Standard
… He beat a strong shortlist that included Jim Owili of Mara Sugar, teammate Shariff Musa, Joe Waithira of Murang’a SEAL and Kayci Odhiambo from AFC Leopards. …
History as Ghanaian Morrisson named SportPesa Premier League MVPThe Standard
… Mara Sugar FC, one of the season's surprise packages, dominated the discipline awards. …
Standard scribe headlines SportPesa Premier League Gala AwardsThe Standard
… Gor Mahia midfield maestro Enock Morrison, Mara Sugar defender Jimmy Owili, and Murang’a Seal forward Joseph Waithira headline a stellar shortlist that reflects the quality witnessed throughout the campaign.Morrison was instrumental in Gor Mahia’s title-winning season, Owili esta …
Kenya's finest players set to be feted tomorrowThe Football Kenya Federation has postponed the opening round of the 2026/27 League season, with all matches scheduled between August 31 and September 2, 2026, called off to allow further consultations with participating clubs and league sponsors over management of the new season.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Kenya Federation has postponed the opening round of the 2026/27 League season, with all matches scheduled between August 31 and September 2, 2026, called off to allow further consultations with participating clubs and league sponsors over management of the new season.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Kenya Federation announced the 2026-2027 SportPesa Premier League will start on Monday following a High Court ruling clearing the way, but at least 12 clubs have said they will not participate until the federation holds a proper meeting and addresses outstanding issues. Sports lawyer Ken Ochieng has warned that FKF lacks necessary committees, including an appeals committee, to properly manage disputes during the season.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Football Kenya Federation has postponed the opening round of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season, with all matches scheduled between August 31 and September 2, 2026 called off to allow consultations over promotion, relegation, and competition management.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
3K FC, newly promoted to the Kenya Premier League, express frustration over legal battles challenging promotion and relegation regulations that have disrupted their preparations and delayed the league's kick-off. The dispute stems from Kariobangi Sharks' challenge to the Sports Disputes Tribunal's decision upholding the FKF's promotion and relegation rules that resulted in Sharks' automatic relegation.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
AFC Leopards CEO Ronald Namai expressed confidence the club will end its long wait for a Kenya Premier League title next season after finishing second in 2025/26, six points behind champions Gor Mahia. The club has signed several players including Taddeo Lwanga, Robinson Musungu, and Eric Naaman Balecho ahead of the campaign.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Kenya Federation and FKF Premier League clubs have established a transition committee to develop a roadmap for future management of the top-flight league ahead of the new season. This follows clubs' threats to boycott the 2026/27 season over concerns about operating under federation control alone.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Football Kenya Federation and Premier League clubs have established a seven-member transition committee chaired by Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier to develop a roadmap for independent management of Kenya's top-flight league and recommend a new legal and governance framework ahead of the 2026/27 season beginning August 22. The move follows clubs' concerns and threats to boycott over the league's current operation under sole FKF control.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Enock Morrisson, a Ghanaian midfielder for Gor Mahia, has been named the 2025/26 SportPesa Premier League MVP after helping the club secure its 22nd league title. He became the first foreign player in 14 years to win the top individual award in Kenyan football, also earning Midfielder of the Season and Team of the Season honours.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Standard Group sports journalist Washington Onyango has won the Golden Pen Award, organised under the SportPesa Premier League Gala Awards, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to sports journalism including coverage of the SportPesa Premier League, school games, and national team developments.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
The SportPesa Premier League's inaugural Gala Awards will take place tomorrow to honour the league's finest players, coaches, clubs, and fans. Among the night's highlights, Enock Morrison, Jimmy Owili, and Joseph Waithira are shortlisted for Player of the Season, while Charles Akonnor, Fred Ambani, and Sammy Omollo compete for Coach of the Season after Gor Mahia's title-winning campaign.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Murang'a Seal interim head coach Dennis Odhiambo has called on the club's supporters to attend Sunday's FKF Premier League finale against Mara Sugar, as the team seeks a top-8 finish in their third season and battles for a spot in the league's upper half.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia secured the 2025–2026 SportPesa Premier League title with a four-point lead over second-placed AFC Leopards and one match remaining. The club reached 68 points through resilience and a 16-match unbeaten streak between December and April that proved decisive after early-season defeats.
26 May 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Ulinzi Stars defeated Mathare United 2-1 to boost their relegation survival hopes in the SportPesa Premier League, with Paul Okoth scoring twice to lift the soldiers above Kariobangi Sharks on 35 points with two matches remaining.
24 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Sports Disputes Tribunal has temporarily suspended the Kenya Premier League match between Gor Mahia and Mara Sugar over a dispute about the match venue, with a hearing scheduled for May 26.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Former AFC Leopards forward Ezekiel Odera has expressed pleasure with the competition between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards this season, with K'Ogalo leading the table by four points with two matches remaining. Odera believes the rivalry has excited fans and elevated the standard of Kenyan football competition.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Record league champions Gor Mahia defeated Murang'a Seal 3-1 at Nyayo Stadium to reach 68 points with two matches left in the 2025-2026 season, moving four points clear of second-placed AFC Leopards and within one victory of claiming a record-extending 22nd league title.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
AFC Leopards defeated Kakamega Homeboyz 2-1 in the SportPesa Premier League to move to second place with 64 points, just one point behind leaders Gor Mahia who have 65 points. The victory revives Leopards' hopes of ending their 28-year wait for the league title with two matches remaining in the season.
17 May 2026 · The Standard →
AFC Leopards will play Kakamega Homeboyz in the Ingo Derby at Mumias Sports Complex, seeking to close a four-point gap on leaders Gor Mahia; a win would reduce the deficit to one point with two matches remaining.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sofapaka FC head coach Edward Manoah has expressed his desire to rebuild the team after it was relegated following a 2-2 draw with Mathare United, the first time the 2008/09 champions were relegated after 17 years in the top flight. Manoah said leaving would be a sign of weakness and signaled his wish for his contract to be renewed.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
AFC Leopards defeated Ulinzi Stars 2-0 in a midweek SportPesa Premier League match, with goals from Kelly Madada and Emmanuel Laangu. The victory reduces Gor Mahia's league-leading advantage to four points with three matches remaining in the 2025-2026 season.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
APS Bomet head coach Sammy Pamzo Omollo has been named Kenya Premier League Coach of the Month for April, following a standout period for the club. Pamzo received a customized trophy and 75,000 Ksh from league sponsors, dedicating the award to his late wife.
10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
AFC Leopards defeated Mara Sugar 2-1 at Nyayo Stadium to move to 58 points, six behind leaders Gor Mahia. Shabana drew 0-0 with Ulinzi Stars in a separate match.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
AFC Leopards, nine points behind leaders Gor Mahia with a game in hand, host Mara Sugar knowing a victory would reduce the gap to six points. Elsewhere, Shabana welcome Ulinzi Stars in a match with contrasting stakes: Shabana chasing top-three finish hopes, Ulinzi fighting relegation danger.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kevin Wangaya, a 20-year-old Nairobi United forward, has been named the Kenya Premier League Player of the Month for April, contributing three goals and three assists in five matches as his side maintained an unbeaten run. He is the second youngest player to win the monthly award.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi United forward Wangaya was named the SportPesa Premier League Player of the Month for April after registering three goals and three assists in five matches as the team went unbeaten. The 20-year-old Kenya U20 international becomes the second youngest winner of the accolade.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →
In their first Premier League season, Nairobi United remained unbeaten over six fixtures in April and rose to sixth place, with victories over Shabana (3-0) and Posta Rangers (2-0), and away wins against Murang'a Seal (4-2) and Mathare United (2-1), while also drawing with Mara Sugar (1-1) and Kakamega Homeboyz (2-2).
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia captain Alpha Onyango, who scored the winning goal in the Mashemeji Derby, attributed the victory to proper planning and coordinated teamwork. Onyango said the technical bench instructed the team to stay focused throughout the match and credited his teammates' combined effort for the success.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →