By Peris WambuKenya sports betting writer
Updated 2 November 2026
The FKF Premier League is Kenya’s top football division, run by the Football Kenya Federation with eighteen clubs playing a 34 round season. Gor Mahia are the champions after winning a record 22nd title in 2025/26, and the 2026/27 season started on Saturday 10 October 2026 after court cases delayed the August kick off. This guide covers the season so far, the clubs and how to follow Kenyan league football.
FKF Premier League key facts
- Organiser
- Football Kenya Federation (FKF)
- Clubs
- 18
- Format
- 34 rounds, home and away
- Champions 2025/26
- Gor Mahia, 22nd title
- 2026/27 start
- 10 October 2026
- Big derby
- Mashemeji Derby, Gor Mahia v AFC Leopards
FKF Premier League table 2026/27
As at 2 November 2026, after matchweek 5.
| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gor Mahia | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | KCB | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 |
| 3 | AFC Leopards | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 4 | Kenya Police | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| 5 | 3K | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 8 |
| 6 | Murang’a Seal | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 7 |
| 7 | Tusker | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 8 | APS Bomet | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 9 | Migori Youth | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 10 | Shabana | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 11 | Mara Sugar | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 6 |
| 12 | Mathare United | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 5 |
| 13 | Ulinzi Stars | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 5 |
| 14 | Nairobi United | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 4 |
| 15 | Bandari | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 16 | Kakamega Homeboyz | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 |
| 17 | Posta Rangers | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 4 |
| 18 | Mombasa United | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 1 |
Latest results
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 November 2026 | Ulinzi Stars | 2-1 | Mathare United |
| 2 November 2026 | Posta Rangers | 1-2 | 3K |
| 2 November 2026 | Tusker | 3-1 | Mara Sugar |
| 2 November 2026 | Shabana | 0-1 | Kenya Police |
| 1 November 2026 | Gor Mahia | 1-2 | KCB |
| 1 November 2026 | AFC Leopards | 2-0 | Kakamega Homeboyz |
| 1 November 2026 | Migori Youth | 2-0 | Mombasa United |
| 29 October 2026 | Shabana | 1-1 | Migori Youth |
| 29 October 2026 | Mathare United | 2-1 | Tusker |
| 29 October 2026 | Kenya Police | 1-0 | Ulinzi Stars |
| 28 October 2026 | Kakamega Homeboyz | 0-1 | Gor Mahia |
| 28 October 2026 | APS Bomet | 3-0 | 3K |
Next fixtures
| Date | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|
| 6 November 2026 | KCB | APS Bomet |
| 7 November 2026 | Mombasa United | Shabana |
| 7 November 2026 | Kakamega Homeboyz | Kenya Police |
| 7 November 2026 | Mara Sugar | Migori Youth |
| 7 November 2026 | Mathare United | Posta Rangers |
| 7 November 2026 | 3K | AFC Leopards |
| 8 November 2026 | Bandari | Tusker |
| 8 November 2026 | Murang’a Seal | Ulinzi Stars |
| 8 November 2026 | Gor Mahia | Nairobi United |
When did the 2026/27 FKF Premier League start?
The 2026/27 FKF Premier League started on Saturday 10 October 2026, and matchweek one was played from 10 to 14 October. The season had first been planned for late August, then 19 September, but High Court orders over the promotion playoff between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United held up the start.
The playoff second leg on 6 October was abandoned in the 64th minute after Kariobangi Sharks players protested a penalty. On 9 October the FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee awarded the match 2-0 to Mombasa United, making them the eighteenth club in the division.
FKF Premier League clubs 2026/27
These are the eighteen clubs in the 2026/27 season.
| Club | Club |
|---|---|
| 3K FC | Kenya Police |
| AFC Leopards | Mara Sugar |
| APS Bomet | Mathare United |
| Bandari | Migori Youth |
| Gor Mahia | Mombasa United |
| Kakamega Homeboyz | Murang’a Seal |
| KCB | Nairobi United |
| Posta Rangers | Shabana |
| Tusker | Ulinzi Stars |
Gor Mahia and the title race
Gor Mahia won the 2025/26 FKF Premier League for a record 22nd Kenyan title. After matchweek 5, completed on 2 November 2026, they lead the 2026/27 table on 12 points from 5 matches, 2 ahead of KCB, who beat them 2-1 in Embu for their first league defeat of the season. The Mashemeji Derby against AFC Leopards is the biggest fixture of every season.
Latest FKF Premier League news
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FKF Premier League Matchweek 4: Gor Mahia Win 1-0 in Kakamega
David Okoth scored the only goal at Bukhungu Stadium as Gor Mahia beat Kakamega Homeboyz 1-0 in matchweek…
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APS Bomet 3-0 3K FC: First Win of the Season in Homa Bay
APS Bomet secured their first win of the season with a 3-0 victory over 3K FC at the…
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Gor Mahia Beat Bandari 1-0 at Nyayo to Make It 3 Wins From 3
Gor Mahia beat Bandari 1-0 at the Nyayo Stadium in matchweek 3 of the FKF Premier League and…
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AFC Leopards 0-0 Shabana: Ndzila Penalty Save Denies Ingwe at Nyayo
AFC Leopards were held to a 0-0 draw by Shabana FC at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, as…
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Kenya Police Deny Sacking Muyoti and Baraza, Cite CAF A Course
Kenya Police FC have pushed back against reports that head coach Nicholas Muyoti and his assistant John Baraza…
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AFC Leopards Edge Kenya Police FC in Dramatic Nyayo Victory
AFC Leopards secured their first victory of the new FKF Premier League campaign after beating Kenya Police FC…
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SportPesa League Matchweek 2: Gor Mahia Beat APS Bomet 1-0 to Go Top
Gor Mahia beat APS Bomet 1-0 and lead the SportPesa League on 6 points, with Murang’a Seal scoring…
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FKF Award Mombasa United the Abandoned Play-Off Second Leg 2-0
The Football Kenya Federation Leagues and Competitions Committee has awarded the abandoned play-off second leg to Mombasa United…
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FKF Premier League Starts on Friday With One Place Undecided
The Football Kenya Federation has set Friday 9 October for the start of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League.…
FKF Premier League FAQ
When did the FKF Premier League 2026/27 start?
The 2026/27 season started on Saturday 10 October 2026. Court cases over the promotion playoff had delayed the original August date.
Who are the FKF Premier League champions?
Gor Mahia won the 2025/26 FKF Premier League. It was their 22nd Kenyan league title, a record.
How many teams are in the FKF Premier League?
Eighteen clubs play in the 2026/27 FKF Premier League, each playing 34 matches. Mombasa United took the last place after winning the playoff against Kariobangi Sharks.
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