FKF races to start league as legal questions linger

Though Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has announced that the 2026-2027 SportPesa Premier League will start tomorrow...

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Despite a High Court ruling allowing the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to proceed, the upcoming 2026-2027 SportPesa Premier League start is marred by legal and administrative concerns.

At least 12 Premier League clubs have stated they will not play until outstanding issues are addressed.
FKF president Hussein Mohammed faces demands from clubs and legal scrutiny from sports lawyer Ken Ochieng.
Key structural issues, including the establishment of dispute resolution committees and potential amendments to the 2019 Rules and Regulations, remain unresolved, raising questions about the league's readiness for its scheduled Monday kick-off.

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