FKF concludes club licensing workshop for Premier League teams
By Joel Masibo, August 20, 2025Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has announced the completion of the Club Licensing Workshop held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in Nairobi.
The particular exercise brought together representatives from all FKF Premier League (FKF PL) clubs. The workshop, officially opened by FKF General Secretary/CEO Harold Ndege, centred on strengthening club structures and ensuring compliance with CAF and FIFA licensing requirements.
In his opening remarks, Ndege highlighted the significance of the exercise in professionalising football management in Kenya.
“Club licensing is not just a CAF or FIFA requirement – it is a crucial tool for building governance, accountability, financial stability, and ultimately, a stronger football ecosystem. FKF is committed to supporting clubs through this process, not as a punitive measure, but as a partnership to help them grow,” he said.
The workshop provided an opportunity for FKF PL clubs to deepen their understanding of the licensing process, which covers governance, financial management, infrastructure, legal compliance, and youth development.
Discussions also centred on how professional club management can improve sustainability, attract sponsorship, enhance player welfare, and align Kenyan football with global best practices.
FKF reaffirmed its commitment to continuous capacity building, promising further training sessions and technical support to help clubs meet licensing criteria.
The exercise is part of the Federation’s wider strategy to raise standards in Kenyan football and ensure Premier League clubs are well-positioned to compete locally and on the continental stage.
Developing football
Meanwhile, FKF President Hussein Mohammed has called on corporate organisations to seize the momentum created by Harambee Stars’ impressive run at the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) and formally invest in Kenyan football.
Maintaining that FKF’s ultimate goal is to see the national men’s football team play at the 2030 FIFA World Cup, Hussein noted that the national Harambee Stars’ strong performances at the tournament were largely inspired by President William Ruto’s direct involvement, including visits, motivation, and financial incentives, which he credited for “60 percent of Harambee Stars’ great results in CHAN.”
Kenya is currently staging the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) alongside Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Harambee Stars have made a historic debut at the tournament, qualifying for the Championship’s quarter-finals in their first attempt.