If you walked into Nyayo Stadium or any pitch across the country this season, you felt it. There’s a new order in Kenyan women’s football, and it wears blue. The 2025/26 FKF Women’s Premier League (WPL) wasn’t just a title race; it was a statement of intent from Kenya Police Bullets. While the big talk usually revolves around the men’s side, the Bullets’ women have quietly—and then very loudly—dismantled the status quo.
As of May 2026, the trophy is back in the hands of the law-enforcers, and honestly, it’s hard to see anyone taking it from them anytime soon.
The 9-0 Massacre: The Moment the Race Ended
Every season has a turning point, but the one we witnessed recently was more like a car crash for the opposition. Facing the former giants, Vihiga Queens, the Bullets didn’t just win—they staged a demolition job. A 9-0 scoreline against a team of Vihiga’s stature isn’t supposed to happen. It was a brutal display of tactical superiority that sent a shiver down the spine of the entire league.
That win pushed their goal difference to an astronomical +52. In a league where things can get tight at the top, having that kind of “insurance policy” made the chasing pack, led by a relentless Ulinzi Starlets, look like they were trying to catch a moving train on foot.
Why the Bullets are Built Different
So, how did we get here? It’s not just about the money, though the investment from the Police is clearly paying off. It’s the depth. When you have a squad where the bench could arguably finish in the top four, you’re playing a different game.
• Tactical Discipline: They don’t just “kick and run.” The Bullets play a clinical, professional brand of football that wears teams down by the 60th minute.
• The Hunger: After winning last season, there was no “championship hangover.” They came out this year looking like they had never won a trophy in their lives.
• Defense Wins Titles: While the 9 goals against Vihiga made the headlines, it’s the measly 8 goals conceded all season (as of May) that actually won them the league. They are a brick wall.
The New “Big Two”
For years, it was Vihiga Queens’ world and we were all just living in it. But the 2025/26 season has officially shifted the power. The real rivalry now sits between Police Bullets and Ulinzi Starlets. Ulinzi pushed them hard, staying within two points for most of the final sprint, but the Bullets had that extra gear when it mattered most.
For the fans, this is the best the league has ever looked. The professionalism is up, the scorelines are getting wilder, and the “Queens” of the pitch have been replaced by the “Bullets.” If you aren’t watching the KWPL right now, you’re missing the best football in the country.
