Who is the highest paid player in Kenya Premier League?

Kenya has produced many talented footballers who have played in the country's top tier league, the FKF Premier League (KPL). KPL consists of 18 teams, each with a squad list of players on different salaries. So, who is the highest-paid player in Kenya Premier League history? Join us as we reveal some of the top-paid professionals in the Kenyan league, their respective incomes and much more.

Have you ever wondered how much do footballers earn in Kenya? FKF Premier League teams do not pay their players much compared to their counterparts in established leagues in Africa. However, they make a reasonable amount to live a decent life. As a result, most Kenyan stars move to foreign countries for greener pastures.

Top 10 highest-paid Kenya Premier League players

Some of the league's top earners have since left to join other clubs, while others are plying their trade in Kenya. So without wasting time, let us delve into the list to find out about the wealthiest player in KPL and the others in the top 10, including the amount they take home in a month.

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10. Eric Ndayishimiye – Ksh. 120,000 ($1,056)

The Rwandan international ranks 10th among the top paid footballers in FKF Premier League. Ndayishimiye played for AFC Leopards and took home $1,056 per month. He left the Leopards and returned to his home country.

• Full name: Eric Ndayishimiye
• Date of birth: 26 June 1991
• Place of birth: Rwanda
• Age: 30 (as of February 2022)
• Height: 1.91 m
• Position: Goalkeeper

9. Peter Manyika – Ksh. 131,000 ($1,153)

The former KCB goalkeeper is also among the players who have earned a lot of money in the FKF Premier League. Manyika later joined Tanzanian club, Polisi Morogoro.

• Full name: Peter Manyika Junior
• Date of birth: 15 August 1996
• Place of birth: Magomeni, Tanzania
• Age: 25 (as of February 2022)
• Position: Goalkeeper

8. Whyvonne Isuza – Ksh. 135,000 ($1,188)

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Whyvonne Isuza plays for FKF Premier League side, Bandari, as an attacking midfielder. He has featured for several clubs in the league, including Mathare United, AFC Leopards and Wazito. However, he earned a lot of money while playing for AFC Leopards, taking home over $1,188 in a month.

• Full name: Whyvonne Isuza Kinyangi
• Date of birth: 8 November 1994
• Place of birth: Kenya
• Age: 27 (as of February 2022)
• Position: Attacking midfielder
• Height: 1.73m
• Foot: Left

7. Francis Kahata – Ksh 140,000 ($1,232)

Also on the list of top earners in the Kenyan football league is the former Gor Mahia star, Francis Kahata. He currently plays for Simba Sports Club in Tanzania. At Gor, Kahata earned over $1,232 per month, making him one of the most expensive players in the league.

• Full name: Francis Kahata
• Date of birth: 7 June 1991
• Place of birth: Ruiru, Central Province, Kenya
• Age: 30 (as of February 2022)
• Height: 1.78m
• Weight: 60kg
• Position: Midfielder

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6. Haron Shakava Ksh. 148,000 ($1,302)

Shakava is one of the most established footballers in Kenya. He captained Gor Mahia during his tenure at the club, earning about $1,302 in a month.

• Full name: Haron Shakava
• Date of birth: 26 November 1992
• Place of birth: Kenya
• Age: 29 ( as of February 2022)
• Position: Defender

5. Shafik Batambuze – Ksh. 180,000 ($1,584)

The Ugandan international left Gor Mahia to join the Zambian club Kabwe Warriors in 2021. Batambuze took home over $1,584 per month at Gor, thus entering the list of top earners in the Kenyan league.

• Full name: Shafik Batambuze
• Date of birth: 14 June 1994
• Place of birth: Uganda
• Age: 27 (as of February 2022)
• Height: 1.83m
• Position: Midfielder

4. Wayi Yeka – Ksh. 200,000 ($1,760)

Wayi Yeka is among the most talented footballers to grace the Kenya Premier League. The DR Congo international forward made a fortune while at AFC Leopards.

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• Full name: Wayi Yeka
• Date of birth: 24 April 1994
• Place of birth: DR Congo
• Age: 27 (as of February 2022)
• Position: Striker

3. Jacques Tuyisenge – Ksh. 230,000 ($2,024)

Former Gor Mahia striker Tuyisenge also makes ranks among top earners in KPL. However, he is not the most expensive footballer in Kenya Premier League. His monthly salary is estimated at $2,024. The striker currently plays for APR Football Club in Rwanda.

• Full name: Jacques Tuyisenge
• Date of birth: 22 September 1991
• Place of birth: Rwanda
• Age: 30 (as of January 2022)
• Height: 1.80m
• Position: Striker

2. Omar Moussa – Ksh. 260,000 ($2,288)

Omar Moussa played for Sofapaka as a defender and was rewarded with a heavy paycheque. He is the second-highest-paid KPL player in history with over $2,288 per month.

• Full name: Mousa Omar
• Date of birth: 30 August 1997
• Place of birth: Burundi
• Age: 24 (as of February 2022)
• Height: 1.78m
• Position: Defender

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Who is the highest-paid footballer in Kenya?

Let's find out the top-paid player in the FKF Premier League.

Dennis Oliech – Ksh. 300,000 ($2,641)

Despite retiring from football, Oliech remains the highest-paid player in KPL history. Before quitting football for the second time, he earned a whopping $2,641 monthly salary as a Gor Mahia player. Oliech, famously known as the Menace, is also a legend of Kenyan football.

Although many Kenyan footballers dream of earning more and even becoming the highest-paid player in the Kenya Premier League, it is always a long journey to reaching those heights. Most teams in the league delay players' salaries, thus derailing the development of players and football progress in the country.

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