Kenya Transfer Window 2026/27 – Opening & Closing Dates

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Winter 2027 registration period

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Opens in 88 days

Source: FIFA registration periods, verified 2 Oct 2026. Dates can change — confirm with the association. View on FIFA

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All known Kenya registration periods

Men's professional registration periods of the Football Kenya Federation (CAF).

Kenya transfer window dates
PeriodOpensClosesStatus
Summer 2026Last season — reference only
Winter 2027Upcoming

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Kenya transfer window FAQ

When does the Kenya transfer window open?

The next Kenya transfer window (Winter 2027) opens on 4 Jan 2027.

When does the Kenya transfer window close?

The next Kenya transfer window (Winter 2027) closes on 1 Feb 2027. Dates can change, so confirm with the Football Kenya Federation before a deadline.

Can clubs in Kenya sign free agents outside the transfer window?

Sometimes. FIFA rules allow some exceptions, for example for professionals whose contract expired before the end of the last registration period, and national associations can have their own rules and conditions. Whether a specific player can be registered depends on the Football Kenya Federation's regulations and the player's situation. This is general information, not legal advice: always check with the association before agreeing a signing.

Where do these Kenya transfer window dates come from?

From FIFA's registration calendar: the men's professional registration periods the Football Kenya Federation has entered with FIFA, last checked on 2 Oct 2026. Leagues can set earlier deadlines than the association.

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