The 2017 Kenyan Premier League (known as the SportPesa Premier League for sponsorship reasons) is the 14th season of the Kenyan Premier League since it began in 2003, and the 54th season of top-division football in Kenya since 1963. It began on 11 March and is scheduled to end on 18 November. Tusker were the defending champions, going into the season on the back of their 11th league title.
The Kenyan Premier League was expanded to 18 teams, of which 14 returned from the 2016 season. Kariobangi Sharks, Nakumatt, Nzoia Sugar (formerly Nzoia United) and Zoo Kericho were promoted from the second-tier National Super League.
On 21 October 2017, Gor Mahia secured their record 16th league title with four games to spare after beating Ulinzi Stars 3–1 at the Kericho Green Stadium.
Seven of the participating teams are based in the capital, Nairobi, while Bandari is the only team based at the Coast.
- Relegated from Premier League
- Nairobi City Stars
- Ushuru
- Promoted from National Super League
- Kariobangi Sharks
- Nakumatt
- Nzoia Sugar (formerly Nzoia United)
- Zoo Kericho
Tusker FC players celebrate with the 2016 Kenyan Premier League
Source: http://www.kpl.co.ke/
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