Mombasa United have reason to celebrate after the Sports Disputes Tribunal confirmed their promotion to the top-tier Kenya Premier League for the 2026/27 season.
The tribunal ruled that the 2025 promotion and relegation rules were properly put in place before the start of the last season.
The Kariobangi Sharks had challenged their relegation to the National Super League, arguing that the 2019 rules were still in force and required a playoff between the 16th-placed KPL team and the third-placed NSL team.
Mombasa United finished third in the NSL. Under the new regulations, the top three teams are promoted to the KPL, while the bottom three teams are relegated.
However, Mombasa United are not yet certain of their promotion, as another case challenging the promotion and relegation rules is still pending at the High Court in Murang’a.
