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All clubs have secured 2023/24 licenses from FIB, except one penalised for not having a women's team.
All 18 Football Kenya Federation Premier League clubs have successfully overcome license hurdles and secured the greenlight to partake in the upcoming 2023/24 season.
The verdict comes from the Football Kenya Federation’s First Instance Body (FIB), an autonomous entity established collectively by all member associations of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
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12:14 - 25.08.2023
FOOTBALL Harambee Starlets up one place in latest FIFA rankings despite two years of inactivity
Kenya rose in the FIFA rankings despite inactivity and are preparing for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations against Cameroon in September.
While the majority of clubs seamlessly met the licensing criteria, there is one exception that stands out.
According to a statement by FKF, although being granted a license to compete, FC Talanta received an accompanying sanction due to its failure in fulfilling a crucial criterion: the inclusion of a women’s team.
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11:39 - 25.08.2023
VOLLEYBALL Malkia Strikers players scoop top awards after clinching CAVB Africa Nations Championships title
Three players were feated after Kenya ended their eight-year wait for a continental title when they thrashed Egypt 3-0 (25-22, 25-20, 25-14).
The licensing regulations explicitly mandate the presence of a women’s team, emphasising the importance of promoting gender equality and women's participation in football.
The process of club licensing covers five essential components: sporting, infrastructure, personnel, legal, and financial.
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09:54 - 25.08.2023
RUGBY Kabras, KCB seeded top for Tisap Sevens as hunt for National Sevens Circuit crown heads to Eldoret
The Sugar Millers and the Bankers appear favourites to claim the National Sevens Circuit title but will have to up their performance in Eldoret to fend off rivals
Successfully fulfilling the obligatory requisites within each of these categories is the primary step towards obtaining a license to participate in all domestic competitions. Equally important are the penalties that will be applied to clubs unable to fulfill these criteria.
The implementation of club licensing in Kenyan football is not only a local endeavour but also aligns with FIFA's global vision, the governing body of international football.
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22:33 - 24.08.2023
ATHLETICS All hopes on Emmanuel Wanyonyi in men's 800m final as compatriots disappoint
Wanyonyi remained unbeatable as he cruised to the finish line and won in 1:43.83.
Embraced by numerous football confederations worldwide, this system aims to advance professionalism, improve governance, and foster the development of youth football.
Beyond mere enforcement, the FKF aims to leverage club licensing as a driving force for positive transformation within the football ecosystem.
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22:08 - 24.08.2023
VOLLEYBALL Malkia Strikers end eight-year drought to claim record extending 10th African Nations Championship title
In their highly anticipated final on Friday, August 24, against Egypt, they reigned supreme to also bag the maximum points.
By cultivating a culture of professionalism and responsibility, the federation aspires to attract potential sponsors, investors, and supporters, thereby fortifying the growth of football in the nation.
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