Clubs competing in the FKF Women Premier League have announced plans to boycott this weekend’s fixtures after expressing frustration over what they describe as prolonged silence and lack of engagement from the Football Kenya Federation leadership.

In a letter dated March 11, 2026 and addressed to the FKF General Secretary/CEO , the FKF-WPL clubs leadership caucus resolved unanimously to boycott matches scheduled for March 14 and 15 until federation officials address concerns raised by the teams.

The letter, signed by caucus chairperson and Kibera Women Soccer FC representative Richard Teka, states that the clubs had earlier communicated emerging issues affecting the women’s league but none had been resolved. The clubs also questioned the federation’s commitment to addressing persistent challenges facing women’s football.

During a virtual caucus meeting attended by representatives from several WPL clubs including Zetech Sparks, Ulinzi Starlets, Kisumu All Starlets, Trinity FC, Vihiga Queens and Bungoma Queens, members agreed that the situation had reached a point where collective action was necessary to compel dialogue.

One club representative who spoke after the letter was circulated said the teams have grown increasingly frustrated by the lack of communication from the federation, particularly on key issues affecting the running of the league.

“They promised the clubs sponsorship by this season but up to date there has been no communication,” the official said. “The clubs have tried to request a meeting with the FKF president since the beginning of the season but he has never shown up. Women’s clubs feel unconsidered in the league structure and management.”

The official added that uncertainty around the league’s financial framework has also raised concern among the clubs, especially as the competition nears its conclusion.

“At the moment clubs are left with about five matches but we don’t even know the winning prize of the league,” the representative said. “These are things that should be clear to clubs well before the season ends.”

The source further noted that although many of the concerns raised by clubs have existed in previous seasons, earlier administrations were more receptive to dialogue.

“The issues have always been the same, but one thing we acknowledge is that the previous regime would give us listening ears and other emerging opportunities. Right now communication is the biggest problem.”

Clubs have also questioned the federation’s approach to development initiatives, arguing that women’s teams have been left out of important programs.

“We have seen ongoing training sessions on scouting but even in those meetings we do not have coaches from women teams involved,” the representative said.

The boycott decision was supported by representatives from eleven clubs who attended the caucus meeting virtually, with each backing a boycott or postponement of the current round of matches until the federation leadership engages them directly.

The clubs say the boycott will remain in place until the FKF leadership, led by the president, meets with WPL representatives and presents clear solutions to the issues raised.

The development comes days after FKF President announced a significant increment of prize money for the men’s top-tier league, with the winners now set to receive KSh 15 million, runners-up KSh 3 million, and the third-placed team KSh 2 million. The WPL clubs say the stark contrast in treatment has further fueled their frustration.

With only a handful of matches remaining in the current season, the standoff now raises uncertainty over the immediate future of the Women Premier League should the impasse between the clubs and federation remain unresolved.