Express Academy today announces key plans and dates for Season 38 (10 January – 12 April 2026), alongside a major digital transformation, an independent charity launch, updated fees and kits, expanded competition plans, and new player development initiatives.

Digital integration and foundation update

The Director confirms a 2026 Digital Integration to move administrative and technical processes online, enabling real‑time player progress tracking, faster schedule and venue communications, automated receipting via Paybill, and improved scouting visibility for international partners. He also announced that the academy’s charity arm will operate independently as Express Sports Community Organization and invited the community to learn more at expresssportscommunity.org.

Season schedule, fees and kits

Season 38 begins 10 January 2026. The academy published the 2026 calendar for Seasons 38–40 and announced a modest fee increase to support coaching, facilities and international bench marking. Key fees include:

  • Under 5–15: Registration KES 2,000; Sat & Sun KES 22,500; Single day KES 16,000.
  • Girls: Registration KES 2,000; Sat & Sun KES 18,000; Single day KES 14,000.
  • Under 17 & Senior: Registration KES 2,000; Sat & Sun KES 24,000; Single day KES 18,000.
  • Per session: KES 1,500.

Training fees include league fees and league participation is mandatory. The 2026 kit range uses high‑quality sublimated material: Training Kit KES 3,000; Track Suit KES 4,000; Yellow T‑shirt KES 1,000.

Coaching, development and safeguarding

The Technical Director confirms Season 38 will follow a 14‑week developmental cycle across U5–U20 and reiterated the Express Philosophy of ball mastery, creative decision‑making and a “ChezaBoli” approach. All sessions will be led by FKF‑ and CAF‑certified coaches who hold Police Clearances and Child Protection training. New Masterclass and Leadership Sessions will run alongside mandatory competitive exposure for every player.

Training centres and school programs

Express operates a seven‑centre network across Nairobi, Kajiado and Nyeri with weekend and school‑based programs. Notable locations and schedules include GEMS Cambridge, Don Bosco Utume, Marist International University College, Hillcrest, The Banda School, Mt. Kenya Academy and Fanaka Junior School. Full session times and age‑group slots are available on the academy website.

Competitions, international camps and community programs

The academy confirms participation and hosting plans for 2026 competitions and camps, including the Raising Stars Junior League (Feb–Nov), Express Super Cup, Nairobi International Cup (August), Rausha Kipaji Cup, Nakuru (15–20 April), FKF League fixtures for U17 and Senior teams, the BET ID Camp (Berlin) (7–18 August) and the GULF Winter Cup (Dubai) in November. Leadership classes with Journey of Action will continue for U15, U17 and Senior players. The Foundation Kids Program will expand under the independent Express Sports Community Organization to increase outreach and funding opportunities.

Achievements, girls’ program and merchandise

The update highlighted strong 2025 results—league titles, cup podiums, individual awards and the U11 White team named Team of the Year. The girls‑only program continues with weekend sessions focused on technical, tactical and life skills. Merchandise prices were listed, including compression shirts and track suits; full merchandise details are on the website.

Highlights

Season Dates

Season 38 runs 10 January – 12 April 2026, with the academy calendar and holiday windows for Seasons 38–40 published.

The academy is moving administrative and technical processes online for real‑time player tracking, streamlined communications, automated Paybill receipting, and improved scouting visibility.

The charity arm now operates as Express Sports Community Organization to expand outreach, governance, and fundraising; more information at expresssportscommunity.org.

All sessions led by FKF‑ and CAF‑certified coaches who hold Police Clearances and Child Protection training; Season 38 follows a 14‑week developmental cycle (U5–U20).

Mandatory competitive exposure with planned participation in Raising Stars Junior League, Express Super Cup, Nairobi International Cup (August), Rausha Kipaji Cup (15–20 April), FKF League, BET ID Camp (Berlin, 7–18 August), and Gulf Winter Cup (Dubai, November).

A modest fee increase was announced. Key fees: Registration KES 2,000; Under 5–15 Sat & Sun KES 22,500; Under 17 & Senior Sat & Sun KES 24,000; Per session KES 1,500. Kits: Training Kit KES 3,000; Track Suit KES 4,000; Yellow T‑shirt KES 1,000.

Continued girls‑only weekend training focused on skills, confidence and life skills; Foundation Kids Program to expand under the independent charity.

Strong competitive results in 2025 (league titles, cup podiums, individual awards); U11 White named Team of the Year; specialized goalkeeper training produced multiple Best GK awards.

Merchandise listed (Compression Shirt KES 1,600; Player Track Suit KES 4,000; Parent Track Suit KES 5,000).

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