Kenya U20 midfielder Zech Obiero has joined League Two club Tranmere Rovers on loan from Leyton Orient for the remainder of the 2025/26 season, aiming for regular first-team football and further development.

• Obiero, aged 21, will be at Prenton Park from February 2, 2026, to May 31, 2026, with no option to buy.
• He has made eight appearances for Orient this season and previously gained experience on loan at non-League sides Cheshunt and Chelmsford City.
• Orient head coach Richie Wellens emphasized the importance of consistent minutes for the young midfielder, stating that it will help him become a "really big player" for the club.

The relegation battle in the SportPesa Premier League is heating up, with Kariobangi Sharks moving out of the bottom three after a crucial 1-0 victory against Ulinzi Stars. This win ended their five-match winless streak and provided a much-needed boost in their fight to avoid relegation to the National Super League.

• Kariobangi Sharks secured a vital 1-0 win over Ulinzi Stars, lifting them to 15th place with 17 points.
• The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) confirmed that the bottom three teams will be relegated, removing the previous playoff system.
• Humphrey Aroko’s lone goal secured the victory for Kariobangi Sharks.
• Other teams in the relegation fight include Mara Sugar (13th with 21 points), Ulinzi Stars (14th with 17 points), APS Bomet and Bidco United (both on 15 points), and former champions Sofapaka (14 points at the bottom).

Kenyan international defender Collins Sichenje has signed with Charlton Athletic from Serbian side FK Vojvodina. The 22-year-old centre-back has agreed to a three-and-a-half-year contract, marking a significant move in his career.

• Collins Sichenje joins Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed fee.
• He becomes Charlton's seventh new signing during the January transfer window.
• Sichenje previously played for AFC Leopards, Greece, and Finland before joining Vojvodina in 2024.