Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier will chair a seven-member FKF Premier League transition committee tasked with developing a roadmap for the future management of Kenya's top-flight football league.

• The committee aims to establish a more independent structure for the league, ensuring the new season begins on August 22.
• Key involved parties include the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and representatives from FKF Premier League clubs.
• This move follows concerns from clubs regarding the current management, which had previously led to threats of boycotting the upcoming season.

Nyakach Girls are targeting the national football crown at the upcoming Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) championships in Thika after a strong regional victory.

• The team recently won the Nyanza Region title, dethroning Kobala Girls.
• Their confidence is boosted by the return of three key players: goalkeeper Valarie Achieng, midfielder Beryl Awuor, and forward Emily Adhiambo, who have been involved with the Kenya Under-17 women's team.
• Coach Chrispine Odindo, the head coach, stated their goal is to reclaim the national title they last won seven years ago.

Veteran football coach Juma Abdallah has died at the age of 73 after a prolonged illness. He passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Thika Level 5 Hospital.

• Abdallah coached numerous Kenyan clubs including AFC Leopards, KCB FC, and Thika United.
• His death was confirmed by his daughter, Amina Juma, who mentioned his long battle with diabetes and pancreatic disease.
• Tributes poured in from the football community, including from Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed and AFC Leopards chairman Boniface Ambani, highlighting his role as a mentor and developer of young talent.

Kenya's national women's football team, the Harambee Starlets, has arrived in Morocco for the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

• The team is preparing for their second appearance at the continental tournament, set to run from July 25 to August 16.
• Head Coach Beldine Odemba emphasized the team's intent to compete, not just participate.
• The Harambee Starlets are in Group A alongside tournament hosts Morocco, facing a challenging start to the expanded 16-team event.