All 18 FKF Premier League clubs on Friday 4 August 2023 took part in a workshop organized by the country’s football governing body that served as a precursor to the Club Licensing process for the domestic season 2023/24.The primary objectives of the workshop were to familiarize the clubs with the FKF draft regulations and solicit their feedback on the same.The workshop comprehensively covered the aspects of Sporting, Infrastructure, Legal, Personal and Administration, Finance, and the Club Licensing Online Platform (CLOP).Additionally, the clubs were sensitized about the potential sanctions in case they fail to meet the licensing criteria.“We are determined to elevate the standard of our leagues and, by working together, we can ensure our clubs meet the necessary criteria, contributing to our collective objective of achieving a truly professional football league,” remarked FKF CEO Barry Otieno, while highlighting the repercussions of a team failing the club licensing process.“If, for instance, a team fails to meet the club licensing requirements, other teams may refuse to play against them, resulting in walkovers. This, in turn, diminishes the league’s commercial value, posing challenges to its monetization and significantly impacting the entire league.”##NAJAVA_MECA_7409614##Nairobi City Stars CEO Patrick Korir, speaking during the event, was appreciative of the enlightenment received during the workshop – which was instrumental in professionalizing the league.“We have gained invaluable insights on the necessary steps that clubs must take to obtain the club licensing certification, allowing us to compete in the top-tier league. This knowledge is vital as we strive to professionalize our leagues,” he said.Kenya Police CEO Chris Oguso shared the steps taken by his club to obtain the club licensing certificate.FKF to host all 18 top flight clubs in national club licensing workshop“We have successfully acquired Kenya Police Bullets FC to represent our women’s football team. Moreover, we have incorporated them into our payroll system and offered them an opportunity to be enlisted in the police force to give them a future after their football careers. Ensuring our players receive their monthly dues is one of our top priorities. In terms of infrastructure, we have the police Sacco stadium and maintain a well-structured secretariat hierarchy.”He further emphasized the significance of providing medical cover for the players, stating: “When a player sustains an injury, having medical cover is crucial for their recovery process. If well taken care of, it can expedite their return to the field. In contrast, without medical cover, expenses can escalate, and the player’s football journey may be abruptly shortened.”Young swimmer Mose eyeing strong debut in Youth Commonwealth GamesClubs will have to meet the mandatory requirements to be able to be given a license to compete in all domestic competitions, with the clubs deadline to submit documents set on Saturday 12 August 2023, before being sent to the First Instance Board for reviewing and issuance of certificates.By FKF.
