Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has postponed the start of the 2026/27 Kenyan Premier League season, backing down on its decision to have the campaign kick off on Monday, August 31.The federation announced on Sunday that all Round One matches scheduled between Monday, August 31 and Wednesday, September 2 have been postponed to allow further consultations between FKF, participating clubs and the league sponsors.##NAJAVA_MECA_9922032##In a communication to clubs, FKF’s Leagues and Competitions Department said the discussions will provide direction on the management of the upcoming season.“This is to allow for deliberations between the Federation, participating Clubs and the League sponsors that’ll provide direction and guidance on the management of the League for the upcoming Season,” part of the communication reads.The federation added that the Round One fixtures, together with the full-season schedule, will be shared with clubs and other relevant stakeholders “within the shortest time possible.”The decision comes less than 24 hours after FKF released the league fixtures on Saturday afternoon, indicating that the new season would begin on Monday with two matches, followed by additional fixtures on Tuesday and Wednesday.ADAK sends message to FKF Premier League clubs ahead of new seasonThe release of the fixtures, however, triggered strong opposition from club officials, who questioned the decision to start the league without first holding a consultative meeting with the federation to address outstanding issues surrounding the competition.Club leaders insisted that they needed clarity on the regulations governing the season before committing their teams to the competition, particularly following the prolonged dispute over the applicable promotion and relegation rules.The backlash eventually forced the federation to reconsider its position, with FKF now putting the scheduled opening round on hold to facilitate further discussions.Gor Mahia vice-president Sally Bolo was among the officials who had publicly called for the postponement, arguing that clubs should not be rushed into a competition without certainty on its legal and administrative framework.KSSSA: Nyakach coach dreams of seeing Agola light up UEFA Women’s Champions LeagueShe called on FKF president Hussein Mohammed to urgently convene the National Executive Committee (NEC) and formally confirm the official start and end dates of the 2026/27 SportPesa Premier League.“We cannot rush clubs into a competition whose commencement has not been officially pronounced by the NEC in accordance with the FKF Leagues & Competitions Rules. Clubs invest millions preparing for a season; they deserve certainty, not ambiguity,” Bolo stated.She also raised wider governance concerns within the federation, pointing out that FKF currently has no General Secretary/CEO and that the federation’s Constitution therefore constrains the Secretariat.According to Bolo, there are also no Appeals and Disciplinary Committees currently in place, adding to concerns over the administrative readiness of the federation to run the new season.“So, before we kick the ball, let’s put the governance house in order,” she said.“The league must start on a clear legal and administrative footing not simply because the calendar says so. Hussein Mohammed, convene NEC. Confirm the dates. Constitute the necessary organs. Then let the football begin. Clubs deserve certainty. Players deserve proper competition. Kenyan football deserves governance. Therefore, we cannot build a professional league on procedural uncertainty.”
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