KPL: Round 23 match officials confirmed as Gor Mahia entertains Mathare
The Football Kenya Federation has appointed match officials for Round 23 fixtures of the Kenyan Premier League, with match commissioners, centre referees, assistant referees and reserve officials assigned across all venues nationwide.
Highlighting the appointment is the experienced FIFA referee Peter Waweru Kamaku, who will be the centre referee for the match between record champions Gor Mahia and the 2008 winners Mathare United on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Nyayo National Stadium.
For the highly-anticipated clash between AFC Leopards and Shabana FC on Sunday at the same venue, Isaac Hamisi has been appointed the centre referee. Below are the confirmed allocations:
Gor Mahia vs Mathare United

Venue: Nyayo Stadium
Match Commissioner: Maqulate Atieno
Centre Referee: Peter Kamaku
Assistant Referees: Adam Juma and Irene Masha
Reserve Referee: Christine Akinyi
Kenya Police FC vs Bandari FC
Venue: Police Sacco Stadium
Match Commissioner: Maurice Majani
Centre Referee: Josephine Wanjiku
Assistant Referees: Celine Nyawera and Seth Nyagol
Reserve Referee: Stephen Rimba
AFC Leopards vs Shabana FC

Venue: Nyayo Stadium
Match Commissioner: Juma Kalume
Centre Referee: Isaac Hamisi
Assistant Referees: Samuel Kuria and Samuel Malubi
Reserve Referee: Edwin Mangoli
Murang’a Seal vs Posta Rangers
Venue: SportPesa Arena
Match Commissioner: Erickson Sadera
Centre Referee: Israel Mapaima
Assistant Referees: Fredrick Kajongo and Doreen Kendi
Reserve Referee: Lucy Juma
Kakamega Homeboyz vs APS Bomet FC
Venue: Bukhungu Stadium
Match Commissioner: Richard Obare
Centre Referee: Paul Omeno
Assistant Referees: Joyce Njeri and Jackson Atsiaya
Reserve Referee: David Serem
Mara Sugar FC vs Sofapaka FC
Venue: Awendo Stadium
Match Commissioner: Edward Lumbugu
Centre Referee: Badir Yassin
Assistant Referees: Virginia Waithera and Eliud Rutto
Reserve Referee: Silas Moti
Bidco United vs Ulinzi Stars
Venue: Wang’uru Stadium, Mwea
Match Commissioner: Moses Osano
Centre Referee: Phanuel Omire
Assistant Referees: Eunice Njeri and Jackson Opiayo
Reserve Referee: Duncan Ogosi
Kariobangi Sharks vs Tusker FC
Venue: Police Sacco Stadium
Match Commissioner: Raphael Nduati
Centre Referee: Kelvin Maina
Assistant Referees: Elizabeth Njoroge and Abdikadir Zachariah
Reserve Referee: Ali Abdirizak
Nairobi United vs KCB FC

Venue: Ulinzi Sports Complex
Match Commissioner: Kenneth Rutto
Centre Referee: Oyoo Diego
Assistant Referees: Phanuel Muyelele and Drusila Chepkemoi
Reserve Referee: David Muriuki