By GPC Sports Correspondent
The Government has stepped up efforts to resolve the impasse affecting the SportPesa League and pave the way for the resumption of competitive football in the country.
Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Salim Mvurya said the Government had commenced consultations with key stakeholders to address concerns surrounding the league and find a sustainable way forward.
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Speaking after a consultative meeting with chairpersons of SportPesa League clubs at Talanta Plaza, Mvurya said the talks provided an opportunity for the Government to listen to concerns raised by the clubs and consider proposed interventions.
The CS acknowledged the important role played by clubs and their leadership in the growth of football in Kenya, particularly in providing platforms for identifying, nurturing and developing talent across the country.
“Governance and administrative issues should not become a bottleneck to talent identification and development or deny our footballers the opportunity to compete and advance their careers,” Mvurya said.
He urged all parties to prioritise dialogue, compromise and the broader interests of Kenyan football, warning that prolonged disagreements could disrupt competitions and undermine efforts to strengthen the country’s football development pathway.
Mvurya also stressed the need for sustained competitive football as Kenya steps up preparations to co-host the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA 2027 alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
He said a vibrant domestic football calendar would be critical in providing players with regular competition and opportunities to develop as Kenya prepares for the continental tournament.
The Government, he added, would continue engaging relevant football stakeholders in pursuit of a lasting solution that protects the integrity of the competition, preserves opportunities for players and supports the long-term development of football in Kenya.
The consultations come amid efforts to ensure that the country’s football competitions remain on course and that players, clubs and other stakeholders are not disadvantaged by administrative and governance disputes.
