Details of FKF's meeting with clubs to discuss radical changes in FKF Premier League
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The gathering signalled a decisive shift in strategy, as FKF seeks to align Kenyan football with modern global standards
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has commenced talks of sweeping proposals aimed at redefining the structure, governance, and commercial appeal of the FKF Premier League, following a high-level consultative meeting with key stakeholders.
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Led by federation president Hussein Mohammed, the meeting held on Thursday, 2 April, brought together representatives from all 18 top-flight clubs, title sponsors, broadcast partners, and members of the National Executive Committee (NEC).
The gathering signalled a decisive shift in strategy, as FKF seeks to align Kenyan football with modern global standards.
At the heart of the discussions were critical pillars, including continental benchmarking, commercialisation, marketing, broadcast expansion, infrastructure development, fan engagement, and player recruitment and retention.
The federation emphasised that these reforms are designed to enhance competitiveness while unlocking the league’s commercial potential.
Speaking after the meeting, Hussein revealed that the FKF Premier League is set to undergo a transformative evolution ahead of the 2026/27 season, one that could fundamentally alter how the competition is run.
“We will be looking at restructuring how the league is managed. There is a strong likelihood that we will have a different entity overseeing the league, a move that has been agreed upon in today’s meeting to help us achieve broader objectives,” he stated.
The proposed governance shift is expected to usher in a more professional and commercially driven management model, mirroring successful league systems across the continent and beyond.
Equally significant are discussions surrounding a potential overhaul of the league format.
FKF is exploring structural adjustments that could see the number of teams in the top tier potentially reduced to 16, with corresponding changes cascading down to lower divisions.
“There are solid plans to review the league’s composition. This is a conversation we have agreed to initiate, focusing on the number of teams in the top tier and how the structure of the lower leagues can be aligned accordingly,” Hussein added.
Beyond governance and format, the federation also placed strong emphasis on enhancing visibility and financial sustainability.
Plans are underway to strengthen partnerships with broadcasters such as Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) and Azam TV, ensuring wider reach and improved value for sponsors.
FKF further outlined ambitions to empower clubs through infrastructure development, including encouraging ownership of stadiums as a pathway to increased revenue streams.
At the same time, the federation reiterated its commitment to tackling hooliganism, working closely with security agencies to create a safer matchday environment.
“We have agreed, together with clubs and stakeholders, to mobilise resources that will help commercialise the league and provide real value to sponsors and broadcast partners.
We also want to see clubs owning their own facilities while decisively addressing hooliganism to support the league’s growth,” Hussein concluded.
The meeting comes at a crucial juncture, with just under two months remaining before the conclusion of the 2025/26 FKF Premier League season on 30 May.