The KCB Chronicle
Squad10 Aug 2026
A one-man rearguard from Arnold Matumele
There were 6 saves in it, and at least three that had no business being saves at all. The ten outfield players owe him a drink and they know it.
Market10 Aug 2026
Victor Odhiambo hands in a written request
“I have nothing bad to say about this place. I just need to be somewhere else.” It is in writing now, which changes what KCB can pretend not to have heard.
Transfer targets10 Aug 2026
KCB bid $290.0K for Alvin Mangeni
The offer went to Kenya Police this week and it is theirs to answer. First bids are rarely meant to succeed; they are meant to find out how loud the door closes.
Transfer targets10 Aug 2026
KCB rebuffed over Samuel Kapen
Not now, not at any price the club was prepared to say out loud. Gor Mahia have kept their man, and KCB go back to a list with one name crossed off it.
Match8 Aug 2026
Kakamega Homeboyz take the points off KCB
Beaten 0‑2, and beaten fairly. The manager kept his words short afterwards, which was probably wise.
Market10 Aug 2026
Nicholas Karisa steps up from the KCB academy
There is no fee, no unveiling and no agent on the steps. Nicholas Karisa has been at this club since he was a boy and is now, formally, one of the first-team squad — which for a local readership beats any signing of any size.
Market10 Aug 2026
KCB promote Samuel Amuka from within
The academy exists for exactly this morning. Samuel Amuka has come through every age group the club runs and has now been handed a senior number, and the people who coached him at twelve will be the proudest in the building.
Market10 Aug 2026
KCB promote Brian Onyango from within
The academy exists for exactly this morning. Brian Onyango has come through every age group the club runs and has now been handed a senior number, and the people who coached him at twelve will be the proudest in the building.
Squad10 Aug 2026
A falling-out at KCB
Yafeesi Mubiru and a teammate went at it, and not about football. Training grounds are small places and a long season makes them smaller.
In brief
- The dugout Apollo Otieno gets it from the manager
- The dugout The view from the dugout
- Transfer targets KCB ask about Divine Teah