Harambee Stars midfielder Zech Obiero has joined English League Two side Gillingham on a season-long loan from Leyton Orient as he seeks regular first-team football.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 21-year-old central midfielder becomes Gillingham’s second signing on transfer deadline day and could make his debut on Saturday when the Gills travel away to face Rochdale.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930459##“Gillingham have made their second signing on transfer deadline day with the capture of Zech Obiero from Leyton Orient on a season-long loan deal,” read the statement in part.Obiero was named in Leyton Orient’s squad for their match against Bromley on Tuesday night but did not feature, with the midfielder on the verge of completing his temporary move to Gillingham.The transfer is subject to EFL ratification, with Gillingham confirming that an interview with the Kenyan will be released on Gills TV in the coming days.Kenyan teenager marks Harambee Stars call up with debut goal in EnglandObiero had made five appearances for Leyton Orient this season before his departure. He spent the 2025/26 campaign on loan at Tranmere Rovers, where he made 13 appearances and scored twice.The midfielder has also previously played for Cheshunt and Chelmsford during his career.Gillingham compete in EFL League Two in the 2026/27 season, under manager Gareth Ainsworth, with Priestfield Stadium serving as their home ground.Big names missing from McCarthy's latest Harambee Stars squadObiero’s move comes at an important time in his international career, with the midfielder having been called up to the Kenya national team by head coach Benni McCarthy for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Eritrea and Guinea later this month.If the EFL completes the ratification process in time, Obiero could make his Gillingham debut this Saturday against Rochdale.The loan move could therefore allow Obiero to gain consistent playing time at club level ahead of the AFCON set to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. He made his senior debut for the Harambee Stars on March 27, 2026, during a FIFA Series match against Estonia.SEASON PREVIEW: Gor Mahia out to kick-start hegemony but face tall order in CAF Champions League