Richest Football Clubs in Kenya

Kenyan football has grown enormously, with many talented youths focusing on football careers; this has resulted in the development of many of the richest football clubs in Kenya.

Big companies have seen it beneficial to help young people grow their talents by paying their earnings, buying buses for traveling as they play against their opponents, and many other things.

These top clubs have grown their support as a result of their performance, and some of this has been done by their ethnic groups, i.e., Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards.

By growing their supporters, they get more money through this, for example, when fans buy their tickets to watch them play, self-contributions from the fans, and sales from their jerseys.

In this article, I will explore the best-paying football clubs in Kenya, their origins, sponsorships, and net worth.

List of the 10 Richest Football Clubs in Kenya

1. Gor Mahia

Origin

Gor Mahia was established on 17 February 1968 as a Luo Sports Club. It was named after the Luo Medicine man K’Ogalo. Over the years, it has become the biggest club in Kenya.

Sponsorship

SportPesa currently sponsors Gor Mahia (2025).

Worth

Gor Mahia’s estimated worth in 2025 is over Ksh 100 million.

Achievements

• Kogalo have won the Kenyan Premier League 21 times by 2025.
• They have won CECAFA 3 times, that is, in 1980, 1981 and 1985.
• African Cup Winners 1987.

2. AFC Leopards

Origin

A major rival to Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards also know as Ingwe is the 2nd most successful club in Kenya, established in 1964 as Abaluyha Football Club.

Sponsorship

Currently sponsored by Betika (2025)

Worth

The club is worth approximately 80 million.

Achievements

• AFC has won the CECAFA Cup 5 times (1979, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1997)
• Kenyan Premier League 12 times: 1966, 1967, 1970, 1973, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1998. 

3. Tusker FC

Origin

Tusker FC was established in 1969. It is owned by Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL).

Sponsorship

Tusker FC is sponsored by East African Breweries (EABL), a company for the beer brand Tusker.

Worth

The club is financially stable, and its worth is based on sponsorship.

Achievements

• Tusker has won the Kenyan Premier League 13 times.
• CECAFA Cup 4 times.

4. Kenya Police FC

Origin

Kenya Police FC was established in 2014.

Sponsorship

Currently sponsored by APA Insurance, promoting their campaign in health, fitness, and community development.

Net Worth

Kenya Police’s approximate worth is 60 million.

Achievement

They performed well in the 2nd Division and got promoted to the Kenya Premier League in 2021.

5. Bandari FC

Origin

From 1960 to 1978, the club played at LASCO Football Club; in 1985, the club combined with the Kenya Ports Authority Team to form Bandari FC.

Worth

Bandari FC is worth an estimated 70 million in 2025.

Achievements

• Qualified for CAF Confederation Cup
• Winning the KPL Sportpesa Supercup in 2018.
• Finished 2nd in the 2017 and 2018 Kenyan Premier League Title race.

6. Kariobangi Sharks

Origin

Kariobangi Sharks FC was established in 2000 to nurture the youth in Kariobangi, a crime hotspot estate.

Sponsorship

Betway sponsors Kariobangi Sharks.

Net Worth

Kariobangi Sharks has an estimated worth of 50 million.

Achievements

• Kenya Super Cup Champions 2018/2019
• Sportpesa Super Cup Champions 2019.

7. KCB FC

KCB FC was established in 1993.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship

Are fully sponsored by the KCB Bank.

Net Worth

They are financially stable and worth Millions.

Achievements

Have been finishing in KPL top 5 for years.

8. Sofapaka FC

Origin

The club has a long story. It originated from the MAOS Ministries football team in 2002; Elly Kalekwa formed the team in Sofapaka in 2004, and after that, they joined the national league.

Sponsorship

Sofapaka is sponsored by Betika

Net Worth

Sofapaka FC is worth 65million.

Achievements

Sofapaka FC Won KPL in 2009.

9. Posta Rangers

Established in 1980.

Sponsorship

Sponsored by government

Worth

It is worth 40 million.

Achievements

Consistently competing in KPL.

10. Wazito FC

Origin

It was established in 2011 by alumni students from the University of Nairobi.

Sponsorship

Support from the alumni who have jobs.

Worth

The club is worth 20 million.

Achievements

Qualified to join the national league in 2028.

Other include

Shabana FC

Origin

It was established in 1980 by Kisii businessman Dogo Khan, popularly known as Tore Bobe, and is a club based in Kisii.

Sponsorship

Shabana is sponsored by Odibets, the government of Kisii County and their Local Business Community.

Worth

They are worth 40 million.

Achievements

• Champions for National Super League in 2022/23.
• Second Tier Division Title in 2014.
• They have a home stadium at Gusii.