Football Kenya Federation Premier League giants AFC Leopards have taken a significant step toward improving matchday safety and enhancing fan experience after organising a comprehensive training programme for their stewards focused on safety, security, and customer service.
Stewards’ training
The training session conducted on Thursday, April 2, 2026, forms part of the club’s broader strategy to empower stewards and strengthen their interaction with supporters, who are considered the club’s key clients and stakeholders within the stadium environment.
By prioritising steward development, the club aims to ensure smoother matchday operations and create a safer, more welcoming atmosphere for fans.
”AFC Leopards has organised a stewards training on safety, security and service as part of the club’s objective to empower its stewards and improve their relationship with fans as the major clients and stakeholders in the stadium,” the club said in a statement.
Stewards who participated in the program were drawn from various AFC Leopards branches. The training was conducted by CAF Zonal Security Officer Kingsley Litali, who guided participants through essential procedures related to stadium safety, crowd management, and professional service delivery.
AFC Leopards CEO Ronald Namai, who was present during the session, emphasised the importance of empowering stewards as an integral part of the club’s operational structure. He noted that the initiative aligns with the club’s long-term vision of strengthening internal systems and ensuring that matchday personnel are well-prepared to handle their responsibilities effectively.
The CEO also explained that the training initiative was structured to ensure fair representation across the club’s branches, with each branch given the opportunity to nominate two fully registered club members to take part in the program.
Membership renewal
Meanwhile, the club has also announced an extension of their 2026 membership renewal deadline, offering supporters additional time to secure their status within the club.
In an official communication dated Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the outfit revealed that the decision was made following appeals from members, particularly those whose income schedules fall within the first week of the month.
”Upon members’ request, particularly from those who receive Income in the first week of the month, the membership renewal deadline has been extended by 10 working days,” the statement said in as signed by club Secretary General Isaac Mulindi.
The extension, which adds 10 working days to the original deadline, is expected to ease financial pressure on fans and encourage wider participation in the renewal process.
