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Mvurya intervenes, calls for dialogue to end FKF Premier League impasse
09th September, 2026 04:13 PM
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has called on stakeholders in Kenyan football to set aside their differences and work together towards resolving the impasse surrounding the start of the FKF Premier League.
Mvurya made the appeal on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, after holding a consultative meeting with chairpersons of FKF League clubs at Talanta Plaza to deliberate on the challenges delaying the commencement of the new league season.
The CS stressed the need for dialogue and compromise, warning that continued disagreements and public rhetoric could put the future of the league at risk. He said all parties have a shared responsibility to protect the interests of players and ensure Kenyan football continues to develop.
The meeting comes at a crucial period for the country as preparations gather momentum for AFCON PAMOJA 2027, which Kenya will co-host. Mvurya noted that having a functioning domestic league is essential to creating the right environment for players to develop and for the country to adequately prepare for major international competitions.
“I have urged all parties to rise above differences and rhetoric that could further jeopardise the league and instead embrace dialogue, compromise and the collective responsibility we have to safeguard the interests of our players and Kenyan football even as we ready our National Team for the AFCON PAMOJA 2027.” Mvurya stated.
On his part, FKF President Hussein Mohammed said: “The engagement was a courtesy call aimed at forging a unified front on matters of football development and addressing issues affecting Kenyan football. The CS emphasized the need to get the league underway, noting that a running league is critical in preparing our national team for the upcoming AFCON 2027,” he said.
The exact date for the commencement of the league remains in limbo after the revised date of Monday, August 31, 2026, kick-off was pushed back just days after confirmation from the federation.
The 2026/27 Football Kenya Federation Premier League campaign was initially set to get underway Saturday, August 29, 2026, to Sunday, August 30, 2026, with all 18 clubs scheduled to be in action during the opening weekend.
