This archive report was first published on 9 January 2020.
The Kenyan Premier League (KPL) Limited is facing a severe financial crunch, forcing it to relocate its office from Brookside Drive in Westlands to a smaller one along Lenana road in Hurlingham.
According to sources, the organization owes rent on their previous office, accumulating to over six months, and mutually agreed to terminate the lease to allow a new tenant to occupy the space from this month.
As a result, KPL had to search for a new office, which they did, with the help of a loan from their partners La Liga.
Despite the efforts to secure a new office, KPL Chairman Ambrose Rachier has confirmed that the organization continues to face financial uncertainty.
“The future of Kenya Premier League is very bleak and the current situation may not change soon. There is no prospect at all of the league getting a sponsor this season. Those who came shied off because of broadcast issues since our matches are not aired live on international platforms. It is sad but that is where we are now,” said Rachier.
The financial woes of KPL are partly attributed to the exit of gaming firm SportPesa from the Kenyan market last year, which was the official league sponsor.
However, there have been hints of SportPesa's return, with the company confirming via a tweet last week that they have reapplied for their license.
