Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named three debutants in the national squad for the upcoming 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to take place in East Africa.

• The newly called players are Keith Imbali from Shabana FC and Yakeen Muteheli and Staphod Odhiambo from Ulinzi Stars.
• The tournament will run from August 2 to August 30 and features group matches against DR Congo, Angola, Morocco, and Zambia.
• This marks Kenya's first participation in CHAN, having last competed in a major continental event in 2019.