Kenyan Premier League Table 2026/27 and Predictions
To bet on the Kenyan Premier League, pick a market like 1X2, double chance or under 2.5 goals. Then judge the match on form, home advantage, travel and team news. The league has 18 clubs, and Gor Mahia are the record champions.
Kenyan Premier League table 2026/27
Standings after matches up to 7 November 2026. Across 47 matches so far the league averages 2.0 goals per game, and 40% of results are draws.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KCB | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | +4 | 13 |
| 2 | Gor Mahia | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 12 |
| 3 | AFC Leopards | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 10 |
| 4 | Shabana | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 9 |
| 5 | Mara Sugar | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 9 |
| 6 | 3K FC | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 8 | −1 | 9 |
| 7 | Kenya Police | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 8 |
| 8 | Murang'a Seal | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | +2 | 7 |
| 9 | Tusker | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 6 |
| 10 | Migori Youth | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 6 |
| 11 | APS Bomet | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 12 | Mathare United | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 5 |
| 13 | Ulinzi Stars | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 5 |
| 14 | Nairobi United | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 7 | −1 | 4 |
| 15 | Bandari | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 4 |
| 16 | Kakamega Homeboyz | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 4 |
| 17 | Posta Rangers | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | −5 | 4 |
| 18 | Mombasa United | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 11 | −7 | 1 |
CAF Champions League
Table after the matches of 7 November 2026 (KCB 1-0 APS Bomet on 6 November; Mombasa United 2-3 Shabana, Mara Sugar 2-1 Migori Youth and 3K FC 0-0 AFC Leopards on 7 November). The five matches of 8 November are not included yet. Clubs have played different numbers of games because some matches were postponed. Clubs level on points are ordered by goal difference, then goals scored.
Sources: Futbol24: Kenya Premier League 2026/2027 table and results · The Fishy: 2026-2027 Kenyan Premier League table · Citizen Digital: Kenya Police end Shabana's unbeaten start as Tusker respond against Mara Sugar · Citizen Digital: Matano hails KCB after inspiring win over Gor Mahia · Flashscore: KCB condemn champions Gor Mahia to first defeat · Mozzart Sport: Ten-man KCB leave it late against APS Bomet to go top of the table · K24 Digital: AFC Leopards and Shabana desperate for points in KPL Saturday action · Kenya Today: Shabana FC edge Mombasa United as Mara Sugar end Migori Youth's unbeaten run · Citizen Digital: Ikara denies 3K as Mara Sugar end Migori Youth's unbeaten run · Mozzart Sport: AFC Leopards miss chance to apply pressure on Gor Mahia after draw against 3K FC. Updated every week. How to use the league table for betting
Club guides
Kenyan Premier League at a glance
The Kenyan Premier League (KPL) is Kenya's top football division. Many fans still call it the FKF Premier League.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official name | Kenyan Premier League (FKF Premier League) |
| Sponsor name | A betting company has been title sponsor since September 2025. The league uses its brand name. |
| Organiser | Football Kenya Federation (FKF) |
| Number of teams | 18 (2026/27) |
| Season months | Usually August to May. The 2026/27 season kicked off in October 2026 after delays. |
| Relegation places | Disputed in 2026. FKF's 2025/26 rules relegated the bottom three. Older rules used two plus a playoff. |
| Continental places | Champions go to the CAF Champions League. The FKF Cup winner goes to the CAF Confederation Cup. |
The relegation rules went to the Sports Disputes Tribunal and the High Court in 2026. That is why the new season started late. Check the latest rules before betting on relegation markets.
Recent champions
| Season | Champion |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | Gor Mahia |
| 2024/25 | Kenya Police |
| 2025/26 | Gor Mahia |
Kenya Police won their first league title in 2024/25. Gor Mahia took the crown back in 2025/26, with AFC Leopards second.
Biggest clubs and derbies
Gor Mahia are the most successful club, with 22 league titles. Tusker and AFC Leopards follow, with more than ten titles each.
The biggest match is the Mashemeji derby: Gor Mahia vs AFC Leopards. It is Kenya's oldest rivalry. The two clubs first met in 1968. Gor Mahia fans are called K'Ogalo. AFC Leopards fans are called Ingwe.
Derbies bring big crowds and pressure. Players can be nervous, and form from earlier weeks may matter less.
Kenyan Premier League betting example: Gor Mahia vs AFC Leopards
Say you stake (the money you bet) KSh 100 on the 1X2 market. In 1X2, "1" is a home win, "X" is a draw and "2" is an away win.
| Pick | Odds (example odds) | Return on KSh 100 | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 – Gor Mahia win | 2.20 | KSh 220.00 | KSh 120.00 |
| X – Draw | 3.10 | KSh 310.00 | KSh 210.00 |
| 2 – AFC Leopards win | 3.40 | KSh 340.00 | KSh 240.00 |
If the match ends 1–1 and you picked the draw, you get KSh 100 × 3.10 = KSh 310. Your profit is KSh 210. If you picked either team, you lose your KSh 100.
Derbies are often tight. If you want cover against a draw, read about double chance and draw no bet. Check other amounts with the payout calculator.
How to analyse a Kenyan Premier League match
You analyse a KPL match by checking the same basic factors every time. No factor makes a result certain.
- Form. Look at the last five or six matches, not only the last one. See our guide to team form.
- Home advantage. Home teams know their pitch and have their fans. Read more on home advantage.
- Travel. Some away trips are long road journeys. Tired players can perform worse.
- Pitch and weather. Some grounds have hard or uneven pitches. Heavy rain can slow the game down.
- Fixture congestion. Clubs in CAF competitions or the FKF Cup may play twice a week. Coaches may rest key players.
- Team news. Check injuries and suspensions before kick-off.
For a full checklist, see how to analyse a match.
Popular markets for Kenyan Premier League
The most popular KPL markets are 1X2, double chance and goals markets. Here are the main ones:
- 1X2 – home win, draw or away win.
- Double chance – covers two of the three results.
- Draw no bet – your stake comes back if the match is a draw.
- Under 2.5 goals – wins if the match has 0, 1 or 2 goals.
- GG/NG – whether both teams score.
- Correct score – the exact final score, with high odds and a low chance.
Betting tax and law in Kenya
Kenyan bettors pay a 5% excise duty on each deposit, and a 20% withholding tax on winnings from 1 July 2026. The Gambling Regulatory Authority now regulates betting. Read the full Kenya betting tax guide, see how to deposit with M-Pesa, or visit our Kenya hub.
Common mistakes
- Trusting old form after a long break. The 2026/27 season started late, so early-season form is unclear.
- Backing the big name every week. Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards can still drop points away from home.
- Ignoring team news in derbies. One missing striker can change a tight game.
- Forgetting the deposit tax. The 5% excise reduces the money you can stake.
- Building long accumulators of KPL games. Each extra match lowers your chance of winning. See accumulator bets.
FAQ
How many teams are in the Kenyan Premier League?
The 2026/27 season has 18 clubs. Each club plays the others home and away.
Who won the Kenyan Premier League in 2025/26?
Gor Mahia won the 2025/26 title. It was their 22nd league title, a Kenyan record.
When did the 2026/27 Kenyan Premier League season start?
It kicked off in October 2026, after a court dispute over relegation delayed the planned August start.
What is the Mashemeji derby?
It is the match between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards, Kenya's oldest football rivalry. The name loosely means the derby of the in-laws.
Related guides
- What is 1X2 in betting?
- What is double chance?
- What is draw no bet?
- How to analyse a football match
- Home advantage in betting
- Betting tax in Kenya 2026
Sources
- Wikipedia: Kenyan Premier League
- K24: Gor Mahia officially crowned 2025/26 FKF PL champions
- Citizen Digital: Police FC dethrone Gor Mahia to become new FKF-PL champions
- Capital FM: Gor Mahia are 2023-24 FKF Premier League champions
- Nairobi Leo: FKF unveils new name and logo for league
- The Star: Title sponsor returns to the KPL
- K24: Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United agree to playoff
- Capital FM: Kariobangi Sharks relegation
- Citizen Digital: Mombasa United promoted as Kariobangi Sharks relegated
- Capital FM: FKF release 2026/27 Premier League fixtures
- Flashscore: Kenya's league finally takes off
- Citizen Digital: Leopards held by Bandari as Homeboyz edge Mombasa United
- K24: FKF Cup winner earns CAF Confederation Cup ticket
- Flashscore: Kenya's Mashemeji derby
Upcoming Kenyan Premier League predictions
Sunday 8 November
BandarivsTusker
Our pickNot both teams to score (NG)1.5564% chance
Kakamega HomeboyzvsKenya Police
Our pickNot both teams to score (NG)1.4270% chance
Gor MahiavsNairobi United
Our pickGor Mahia to win1.7557% chance
Sunday 15 November
ShabanavsKenya Police
Our pickShabana, draw no bet1.6860% chance
AFC LeopardsvsAPS Bomet
Our pickAFC Leopards, draw no bet1.4967% chance
Gor MahiavsPosta Rangers
Our pickGor Mahia to win1.5266% chance
Sunday 22 November
Gor MahiavsMara Sugar
Our pickGor Mahia to win1.8654% chance
Mathare UnitedvsAFC Leopards
Our pickAFC Leopards, draw no bet1.7856% chance
Kenya PolicevsMurang'a Seal
Our pickKenya Police, draw no bet1.6561% chance
Sunday 29 November
TuskervsKenya Police
Our pickTusker, draw no bet1.4867% chance
AFC LeopardsvsUlinzi Stars
Our pickAFC Leopards, draw no bet1.3176% chance
ShabanavsMathare United
Our pickShabana, draw no bet1.5067% chance