29/01/2025
Kenya Premier League Statement on Ending Conflicts in East, Central and Western Africa: Football for Peace
At Kenya Premier League, we believe in the unifying power of football—a game that transcends borders, cultures, and differences. As Africa faces conflicts that divide families, displace communities, and hinder progress, we stand in solidarity with all those affected, reaffirming our collective commitment to Football for Peace.
Football has the ability to heal, to inspire, and to bring people together, even in the most difficult times. We, alongside the African football community—players, fans, clubs, leagues, and federations—call upon leaders, communities, and all stakeholders to prioritise dialogue, understanding, and peaceful solutions. Our stadiums must be places of joy, not sorrow. Our pitches must be symbols of hope, not hostility.
Through our platforms, partnerships, and programmes, Kenya Premier League, together with the wider African football community, will continue to champion initiatives that foster peace, unity, and social development across the continent. We urge every stakeholder in African football to use their voice and influence to advocate for an Africa where young people can chase dreams, not bullets; where competition remains on the pitch, not in conflict zones.
Let us stand together, play together, and build a future where football serves as a bridge to peace, prosperity, and progress.
