FKF suspends three match officials after performance review

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Referees Committee, in conjunction with the Instructors’ Technical Group, has taken disciplinary action against three match officials following a review of recent FKF Premier League fixtures.

The decisions were reached during a virtual meeting held on April 30, 2026, after assessment of match footage, assessors’ reports, match commissioners’ observations, and technical evaluations concerning officiating performances.

The FKF Referees Committee, in conjunction with the Instructors’ Technical Group, has taken disciplinary action against 3 match officials, i.e Phanuel Omire, Samuel Kuria & Edwin Bobiya following a review of recent SportPesa League fixtures.

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Following the review, referees Phanuel Omire, Samuel Kuria and Edwin Bobiya were found to have fallen short of the officiating standards expected at SportPesa League level.

Omire suspended for three matches

The committee identified concerns relating to decision-making, application of the Laws of the Game, match management, concentration, teamwork, and coordination among match officials.

Consequently:

1. Omire has been suspended for three match rounds and demoted to the FKF National Super League pending further technical assessment.
2. Kuria and Bobiya have each been suspended for two match rounds and demoted to the FKF National Super League.

FKF concluded in the statement: “The affected officials will remain under close monitoring and evaluation by Match Commissioners, Assessors, and Instructors, with future assignments and possible reinstatement to top-tier matches dependent on demonstrated improvement and subsequent technical reviews.

“FKF remains committed to upholding high officiating standards, accountability, and continuous capacity development for match officials across all competitions.”