Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has agreed to surrender critical county functions to the National Government as part of intensified preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Kenya will co-host alongside Uganda and Tanzania. Following consultations with President William Ruto, it was agreed that the National Government will take charge of garbage collection, road infrastructure, and water supply in Nairobi three sectors considered crucial to meeting CAF standards ahead of the continental tournaments. The move is aimed at fast-tracking infrastructure upgrades and improving service delivery in the capital, which will host major AFCON matches, fan zones, and international…
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Former Gor Mahia striker Mohammed Shaban has terminated his contract with Ethiopia Coffee FC, citing unfulfilled promises, barely months after a similar fallout at K’Ogalo. Shaban left Gor Mahia at the start of the season without making a single appearance, with sources indicating disagreements over contractual terms and player welfare. His exit surprised many K’Ogalo fans, especially after the club had invested time in bringing him on board. Now, history appears to have repeated itself in Addis Ababa, where the Ugandan forward has again opted to walk away before settling in. The development will likely reinforce belief among sections of…
Nairobi United FC have escalated their dispute with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) by filing an appeal at the Sports Disputes Tribunal over a ruling on their abandoned Kenyan Premier League match against Gor Mahia. The high-profile fixture was abandoned in the 58th minute in December with the score level at 1-1. FKF’s Leagues and Competitions Committee ruled on January 30, 2026, that the match would stand as a draw. Nairobi United challenged the decision, prompting the Sports Disputes Tribunal to issue temporary orders suspending the FKF ruling and related disciplinary proceedings. The Tribunal also ordered Nairobi United to serve…
K’Ogalo have added fresh firepower to their squad after completing the signing of highly rated Kenya U20 winger Elly Owande on a six-month loan deal ahead of the close of the transfer window. The record FKF Premier League champions have moved swiftly to land the exciting wide man from National Super League promotion hopefuls Migori Youth, handing the Gor faithful another reason to be excited as the season heats up. Owande returns to Kenyan football after a short stint in the United Arab Emirates, where he had joined Dubai-based side Al Nasr in September 2024. The winger and the club…
Gor Mahia have generated a total of KES 14,092,400 in gross gate collections from their first 10 home league matches of the season, underlining both the club’s enduring pulling power and the heavy dependence of matchday revenue on high-profile fixtures. The bulk of the income came from the Mashemeji Derby against AFC Leopards, which alone raised KES 7,011,500, almost half of Gor Mahia’s total home gate revenue so far this season. The figure starkly illustrates the commercial weight of derby fixtures in the Kenyan Premier League, where rivalry, tradition, and national attention translate directly into packed terraces and higher returns.…
