Former Harambee Stars coach explains why Kenyan players and coaches are flocking Tanzania

Former Harambee Stars coach Jacob “Ghost” Mulee has explained why an increasing number of Kenyan footballers and coaches are crossing the border to join Tanzanian clubs.

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Speaking to Citizen TV on Saturday, August 30, Mulee attributed the exodus to lucrative incentives offered by Tanzanian teams, revealing that some players earn salaries as high as Ksh300,000 per month.

“All players from Kenya and coaches are going now to Tanzania. Why? I did my research, and the top-paid player today in Tanzania, playing for Azam, is getting $25,000 per month,” Mulee said.

The former national team tactician urged Kenyan football stakeholders to build on the momentum created by the just-concluded African Nations Championship (CHAN) and inject more funding into the local league.

“Now that we have come from CHAN, we have seen what an incentive from the President can do, plus other factors. We need to push our league to another level.

We need to increase our salaries so that players can stay here. Otherwise, all our players will be going to the Tanzanian league,” he warned.

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Mulee stressed the importance of corporate support, noting how Tanzanian clubs benefit from strategic partnerships and sponsorships that boost both player welfare and prize money.

“So football is money, and if we can bring the corporate world, who have gotten some leeway in terms of government, I think there is a waiver that they get if they sponsor sports. They should take advantage of that,” he reiterated.

He also reflected on Kenya’s past, when the presence of broadcasters like SuperSport and sponsorship deals, and partnerships such as one a local gaming firm had with Everton, made the local league an attractive hub for scouts and foreign players.

“In yesteryears, when SuperSport was producing in Kenya, we had a lot of Tanzanian players coming to Kenya because they were being seen by other scouts. Kenya was a lucrative league,” Mulee recalled

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Despite current challenges, he expressed optimism over the changing face of football management in Kenya, highlighting the growing involvement of former players in leadership roles at both club and national levels.

According to Mulee, their experience and influence will play a crucial role in elevating the sport locally.