Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards and FKF Premier League clubs brace for new campaign as pre-season ends
By Joel Masibo, September 16, 2025Clubs participating in the Kenyan Premier League are braced for a new top-tier season after sharpening their edges in preseason.
Record champions Gor Mahia and their arch rivals, AFC Leopards, will be among the league’s top guns, having assignments on the weekend of Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Round 1 fixtures
Friday, 19th September 2025
Tusker FC vs KCB FC – Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi – 18:00 (TV)
Saturday, 20th September 2025
Kariobangi Sharks FC vs Bandari FC – Kasarani Annex, Nairobi – 13:00 (TV)
AFC Leopards SC vs Sofapaka FC – Ulinzi Complex, Nairobi – 16:00 (TV)
Sunday, 21st September 2025
Shabana FC vs APS Bomet FC – Gusii Stadium, Kisii – 14:00 (TV)
Murang’a SEAL FC vs Ulinzi Stars FC – SportPesa Arena, Murang’a – 15:00
Gor Mahia FC vs Bidco United FC – Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi – 16:00 (TV)
Meanwhile, the Football Kenya Federation, in partnership with a local gaming firm, has officially launched the 2025/26 Premier League season with an increased prize money package to league winners.
Speaking during the official launch at a Nairobi hotel on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, FKF President Hussein Mohammed said the league will feature a prize money pool of Ksh20 million, with the champions taking home Ksh15 million, runners-up Ksh3 million, and third place Ksh2 million, down from the previous Ksh5 million.
Mohammed added that the new chapter in Kenyan top-tier football is anchored on accountability, professionalism, and the commitment to restore pride in the game. He said the new prize package is meant to motivate clubs as they compete for top honours.
”For the first time in years, our league champions will be rewarded with prize money befitting a premier competition – Ksh15 million for the winners, Ksh3 million for the runners-up, and Ksh2 million for the second runners-up. This investment not only motivates our clubs and players but also sets the stage for a more competitive and vibrant league,” Mohammed said.