The Kenya premier league released the list of nominees for the KPL awards. Over the past few years, Gor Mahia has had a nominee in almost every category. This year however, Gor Mahia is conspicuosuly missing from most of the categories. The most notable absentee is Francis Kahata whom many fans were sure would be nominated for midfielder of the year.

 

MVP of the Year

  1. Eric Kapaito Muugi – Kariobangi Sharks
  2. Michael Madoya Idovolo – Zoo FC
  3. Faruk Shikhalo – Bandari FC
  4. Cliff Nyakeya – Mathare United
  5. Felly Mulumba – Bandari

Golden Glove Award

  1. Faruk Shikalo – Bandari
  2. Patrick Matasi – Tusker FC
  3. Kelvin Omondi – Sony Sugar FC
  4. Mathias Kigonya – Sofapaka
  5. Ezekiel Owade – AFC Leopards

Defender of the Year

  1. Felly Mulumba – Bandari
  2. Titus Achesa – Posta Rangers
  3. Oliver Ruto = Ulinzi Stars
  4. Harun Shakava – Gor Mahia
  5. Joash Onyango – Gor Mahia

Midfielder of the Year

  1. Cliff Nyakeya – Mathare United
  2. Michael Madoya – Zoo FC
  3. Elvis Nandwa – Ulinzi Stars
  4. Marvin Nabwire – AFC Leopards
  5. Whyvonne Isuza – AFC Leopards

Fairplay Player of the Year

  1. Michael Madoya – Zoo FC
  2. Eric Kapaito – Kariobangi Sharks
  3. Felly Mulumba – Bandari FC
  4. Pistone Mutamba – Sofapaka
  5. Dennis Ombeva – Vihiga United

New Player of the Year

  1. Eric Kapaito – Kariobangi Sharks
  2. Pistone Mutamba – Sofapaka
  3. Amos Kigadi – Vihiga United
  4. Dennis Ombeva – Vihiga United
  5. Marvin Nabwire – AFC Leopards

Coach of the Year

  1. Dylan Kerr – Gor Mahia
  2. Bernard Mwalala – Bandari
  3. Robert Matano – Tusker FC
  4. Danstan Nyaudo – Ulinzi Stars
  5. John Baraza – Sofapaka

Team Manager of the Year

  1. Dick Francis Onywera – Kariobangi Sharks
  2. Vincent Okello – Mathare United
  3. Emmanuel Geno – Sony Sugar
  4. Christopher Ouma – Ulinzi Stars
  5. Lazarus Yogo – Zoo FC

Most Improved Center Referee

  1. Davies Omweno
  2. Raymond Onyango
  3. Badir Yasin
  4. Andrew Juma
  5. Israel Mpaima

Golden Boot Award

  1. Eric Kapaito – Kariobangi Sharks
  2. Elvis Rupia – Nzoia Sugar FC (Moved to Power Dynamos in Zambia)
  3. Jacques Tuyisenge – Gor Mahia

Most Improved Assistant Referee

  1. Gilbert Cheruiyot
  2. Maryann Njoroge
  3. Tony Kidiya
  4. Stephen Yiembe
  5. Oliver Odhiambo

Fairplay Club of the Year

  1. Gor Mahia
  2. Sofapaka FC
  3. Kariobangi Sharks