Slightly more than two years ago, on June 23, 2023, a major shift was birthed in Kenyan women’s football.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsThika Queens, once a powerhouse in the FKF Women’s Premier League, were officially rebranded as Kenya Police Bullets FC after being acquired by Kenya Police.FKFPL top scorer Moses Shumah on verge of joining Zambian clubAt the time, Kenya Police FC CEO Chris Oguso stressed the club’s ambition to build a competitive women’s side that could mirror the men’s team’s growing success.“We aim to recruit top talent and elevate the team to international standards, just like we’ve done with our men’s squad,” Oguso said in a statement released during the acquisition.“Our goal is clear: to dominate locally, qualify for CECAFA, and ultimately play in the CAF Women’s Champions League.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8986691##Fast forward two years, and those words have aged well.Kenya Police Bullets have now clinched back-to-back FKF Women’s Premier League titles, cementing their dominance in the discipline.Meanwhile, the men’s team has just been crowned FKF Premier League champions.WPL: Kenya Police Bullets inch closer to retaining league titleIn an exclusive sit-down with Mozzart Sport, Oguso looked back at the journey, revealing how the men’s side inspired the creation of a women’s team.“The timing was perfect,” Oguso said. “CAF had just announced that clubs participating in continental competitions must have a women’s team. We had tasted success with the men’s side and felt it was time to mirror that in the women’s game.”For the fist time in top flight history both the men’s and women’s titles have been won by the same franchise during the same season. Congratulations to the Kenya Police Bullets FC and Kenya Police FC 👏 pic.twitter.com/bp5JaejtTB— Football Kenya Federation (@Football_Kenya) June 15, 2025 While several clubs opted to partner with schools or existing women’s clubs, Police chose to go a different route.“We wanted full ownership,” Oguso said. “We weighed our options and were fortunate that Thika Queens were struggling and on the verge of disbandment. We approached the chairman, Mr. Chege, and he agreed to sell the team’s slot.”Oguso, who also organises an annual grassroots football tournament in Vihiga County, revealed that the management had considered building a women’s team from scratch but quickly realised it would delay their ambitions.##NAJAVA_MECA_8986685##“We already had momentum with the men, finishing ninth in our first season and then rising to third, just three points off the leaders. That gave us the push we needed. We believed if we added a strong women’s side, we could grow both arms of the club together.”And so began the journey of Kenya Police Bullets. With Thika Queens’ foundation in place, the club retained the core of the squad and made strategic reinforcements, including the marquee appointment of Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba.“Coach Beldine was our first statement of intent,” Oguso said.Michael Olunga on verge of signing for another Qatari club“We weren’t here to just participate. We were here to dominate. When you go for the national team coach, you are aiming to become champions.”That intent has paid off handsomely. The club’s significant investment, both financially and structurally, has translated into results on the pitch.“Buying a team is a serious financial commitment. So, when we brought in the coach and players, we were clear: we’re here to win the league. Just like the men’s team,” Oguso noted.Gor Mahia soothe FKFPL title loss to Police FC with hundreds of thousands“In a 12-team league, if you win your first 15 matches, you’re virtually unstoppable.”The Bullets are now eyeing the next big step: CAF Women’s Champions League qualification via the CECAFA regional qualifiers.
