Kenya Police FC have parted ways with head coach Nicholas Muyoti and his assistant John Baraza after just two matches in the 2026/27 SportPesa League season, following their decision to pursue CAF-A coaching qualifications.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the club confirmed it had consented to the duo’s request to enrol in the advanced coaching course, citing an understanding reached when they joined the team.
“Coach Nicholas Muyoti and John Baraza joined Kenya Police Football Club on the understanding that the Club would release them to advance their CAF coaching credentials whenever an opportunity arose,” the statement read.
The club added that both coaches, who hold CAF-B licences, had activated their request to pursue CAF-A coaching classes, acknowledging that coaching requirements in the top flight are evolving.
“Soon it will be mandatory for only licensed CAF-A holders to steer Kenya Premier League Teams,” the statement added.
The announcement follows a difficult start to the new campaign for the Law Enforcers, who collected one point from their opening two matches. They drew 1-1 with Migori Youth before suffering a 2-1 defeat to AFC Leopards at Nyayo National Stadium on Tuesday.
Muyoti took over from Serbian coach Dusan Stojanovic, who was relieved of his duties following a string of poor results. Initially appointed as his assistant, Muyoti later guided Kenya Police FC to third place in last season’s FKF Premier League and led the team to the Mozzart Bet Cup final, where they lost to Tusker FC.
Before joining Kenya Police, Muyoti was head coach of Nairobi United, whom he guided to promotion to the top flight and their maiden continental football campaign, a season remembered for unprecedented double winning National Super League (NSL) and winning Mozzart Cup . Following a disagreement that led to his resignation at Nairobi United, he joined the reigning league champions, Kenya Police, as an assistant coach.
His counterpart, John Baraza, also joined the restructured technical bench following the departure of Serbian coach Dusan Stojanovic, taking up the role of Muyoti’s assistant. Baraza joined from Bandari FC, where he served as assistant coach and later interim head coach before leaving by mutual consent following the Dockers’ decision to overhaul their technical bench.
The club praised the departing coaches for their commitment, professionalism and work ethic, wishing them well in their education and coaching journeys.
Kenya Police said it would communicate its next technical direction in due course as it pursues its ambitions locally and internationally.
