The Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Captain William Ruto has sacked the entire Bandari FC Management Board following the club's deteriorating performance in the Kenya Premier League. He only spared the club chief executive officer (CEO) Tony Kibwana.
Captain Ruto revoked the appointment of the sitting board of trustees in a statement on December 9, 2025. The board had been appointed on March 3, 2025.
In his communication, Captain Ruto highlighted that he made the decision in an effort to re-strategize the club's performance in the Kenya Premier League.
He further directed that the club's stewardship will be vested in Kibwana, who will be serving as the acting club's CEO.
Kibwana had been serving as the manager in charge of security services at the club.
Those sacked from the board of management include its chairman, Stephen Toya; vice-chairperson, Twaha Mubarak; and treasurer, Ayub Nyata.
Other trustees fired include Nurein Shakuwe, Cleopatra Taabu, John Kiptoo Maritim, Patricia Manthi, Vincent Kosgei, Gunda Kaneno and Gabriel Mugendi.
Ricky Solomon, Salim Ali, Rajab Babu, Mohamed Madigi and Wycliffe Anyangu were also dismissed, as was the club's Board of Trustees secretary, Dave Buchere.
Bandari FC has recorded poor performance in the 2025/26 Kenya Premier League.
The team is currently sitting at position fourteen, toward the bottom of the 18-team table. The team has only recorded a single win in the last five matches.
Bandari FC finished 8th in the 2024/25 KPL season, which was won by Kenya Police FC.
The Kenya Ports Authority is a major sports sponsor in the country. Besides Bandari FC, KPA is also sponsoring Bandari Queens FC, men's and women's basketball teams, and volleyball teams.
