Ulinzi Stars survive relegation as Kariobangi Sharks face playoff uncertainty

Ulinzi Stars have survived relegation from the Kenya Premier League by the skin of their teeth after a 2-0 home win over Tusker FC in the penultimate round of the season. Kariobangi Sharks, on the other hand, drew 1-1 with Police FC and will have to go into the playoff to survive or be relegated if the new rules come into effect. Champions Gor Mahia played out a barren draw against Mara Sugar in Homa Bay. Mara Sugar gave Gor Mahia a guard of honour after the champions won the Kenya Premier League on Sunday without kicking a ball. Their closest challengers, AFC Leopards, lost 2-1 to APS Bomet. Gor Mahia’s coronation is on Sunday at the Nyayo National Stadium after their final match of the season against Nairobi United. For Kariobangi Sharks, they have to wait to find out which rules will determine promotion and relegation. The 2025 rules would relegate them to the National Super League, but if the 2019 rules apply, they will face the third-placed NSL team for a chance to remain in the KPL next season.