11 Nairobi-based BetKing Premier League clubs have on Saturday, April 10, 2021, received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine as they await the resumption of FKF leagues.
The vaccination process was facilitated by FKF in conjunction with the Ministry of Sports and Ministry of Health in a move to facilitate the safe resumption of football in the country.
FKF President Nick Mwendwa has appealed to the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Sports, Culture, and Heritage to allow the safe resumption of football in the county so as to have a feeding pool for the National team who will are set to take part in the 2022 Qatar World Cup qualifiers in June with their first match slated in June against Uganda.

FKF President, Nick Mwendwa, receiving the Covid-19 vaccine
“I would like to appreciate the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Sports, Culture, and Heritage for making the vaccine available to our players and now appeal to them to push for the safe resumption of Football in the country, to help us continue feeding the National team who are getting ready to take part in the 2022 Qatar World Cup Qualifiers in June,” said Mr. Mwendwa.
The resumption of the leagues will help the players maintain match fitness and create a pool of players that can be called up to do duty in the National Team as they prepare for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
The other 8 out of Nairobi-based Betking Premier League clubs are scheduled to receive the first batch of vaccines by Tuesday next week.