FKF WPL 2025/26 Review: A season of ups and downs dominated by Kenya Police Bullets
Reading Time: 4min | Wed. 17.06.26. | 19:47
The Law Enforcers clinched the title with 52 points to their name, five more than military side Ulinzi Stars
After eight intense months, the FKF Women Premier League (WPL) 2025/26 season came to a close on 17 May 2026, bringing to an end what was largely a successful season despite its challenges.
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In the end, Kenya Police Bullets continued with their dominance in the WPL, winning their third consecutive title, in what was their third season in the league.
The Law Enforcers clinched the title with 52 points to their name, five more than military side Ulinzi Stars, with Kibera Soccer Women coming a distant third with 34 points.
At the other end of the table, Kisumu All Starlets and Kisped Queens were joined by Madira Soccer Assassins as the three teams that dropped to the FKF Women National Super League (WNSL).
Following the near-shocker that marred their 2024/2025 season - one that saw them win the title on the last day - Police were more consistent this season, spending most of the season at the top of the league table.
How the league was won
After suffering two consecutive defeats against Kibera Soccer Women and Ulinzi Starlets respectively, the three-time league champions went ahead to win all their remaining 13 matches.
The most decisive match of the season that went ahead to decide the title was the 3-0 2in over Ulinzi Stars, who at the time were just two points behind Police.
The win opened a five-point gap that remained until the final day.
Players who defined the campaign
While the season saw many players recording exemplary performances, some of them had far much more impact individually and for their teams.
Bullets’ Margaret Kunihira would have been a clear favourite for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, if a gala was to be held, thanks to her consistent performances.
Kunihira joined Bullets at the start of the season and went ahead to establish herself as a key player for the team.
The Ugandan went ahead to win the Golden Boot after scoring 16 league goals, a tally that also saw her become the first foreigner to score double digits in the WPL.
She also recorded nine assists, taking her total goal contributions to 25.
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Apart from Kunihira, Emily Moranga and Harambee Starlets defender Elizabeth Ochaka were also key for Police’s title charge.
For Ulinzi Starlets, Elizabeth Mideva was the star of the season, scoring 13 league goals in a season the club lost scores of players to military training.
Other players who produced exemplary performances include: Martha Amunyolette for Vihiga Queens, Elizabeth Muteshi for Trinity Starlets and Kibera Soccer Women goalkeeper Vivian Shiyonzo.
Things that went right
This season was competitive to the extent that the title and relegation battle went down to the wire, with several teams in the matrix.
At some point, Trinity Starlets were at the top of the league table and so was Ulinzi Starlets but in the end, Bullets won it.
Unlike previous seasons, the number of walkovers also reduced, with many match days taking place smoothly save for Kisped Queens and Kisumu Allstarlets who did not honour three fixtures.
There were also several players from the local scene who not only made it to the Harambee Starlets teams but also earned starting roles, pointing to the increased quality in the league.
Things that went wrong
Despite the improved efforts, the league still experienced walkovers that eventually led to the relegation of Kisumu-based duo of Kisped and Allstarlets.
It is a shame that walkovers are still part of top flight football. If the league is to grow, the federation must do all it takes to ensure that the WPL does not experience any walkover.
Additionally and unprecedented, this season also experienced a boycott of the league by clubs over what they termed as mismanagement from FKF.
While they had a plethora of grievances, a boycott points to the lack of proper communication and stakeholder engagement between FKF and the clubs.
Perhaps the most disheartening of them all was that the league did not have prize money for the winner.
This depicts the place of women football in Kenya and all that needs to improve.
What next?
FKF must do its best to consolidate the gains and improve on the weaknesses that the league encountered so as to provide an enabling environment for teams to perform better which will be beneficial for the national team, Harambee Starlets .
Clubs should also work more in engaging corporates and other partners to support their activities.