FKF Premier League side Ulinzi Stars have received a major boost ahead of the upcoming 2026/27 season, following the passing out of six players from the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) Recruits Training School (RTS).Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMarauding full back Leon Levitt Otieno, the inspiring Joseph Omuse, Isaa Lumumba, Felix Otieno, Fredrick Oduor and Joseph Ochieng were among the thousands who completed a six-month long training at the Eldoret-based institution.##NAJAVA_MECA_9895182##The absence of the six was among the key factors that led to a disastrous campaign by the 2010 league champions last season, that almost led to their relegation from the league.The passing out of the six is a big sigh of relief to Ulinzi Stars, who took to their socials to congratulate and welcome them back to the team.Harambee Stars prospect links up with fellow Kenyan after joining English club“Huge congratulations to our players on officially passing out. Your hard work, discipline, and dedication over the past months have truly paid off. Balancing the demands of training and discipline is no small feat, and seeing you all stand tall today makes the entire team and community incredibly proud.This is just the beginning of a fantastic new chapter. Carry that same grit and excellence onto the field and into everything you do,” read the post by Ulinzi.FEASSSA: Yala youngster using football to open doors for forgotten talents back at homeOmuse’s passing out is yet another inspiration for the midfielder, who was once a street boy before joining St. Antony's Boys, Kitale where his footballing skills were sharpened and eventually caught the eye of Ulinzi Stars.Omuse is expected to strengthen the Ulinzi midfield alongside his former schoolmate Lumumba.FEASSSA: Green Commandos fall to Urambo as coach Luche calls out officiatingFormer Kariobangi Sharks man Otieno is expected to bolster the fullback role, and compete for places with captain Brian Birgen. However, his versatility also enables him to play in the offensive role, as was the case under coach Danstun Nyaudo.With the return of the six, the military side will be hoping to end what would be a 17-year wait for a league title.
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