- Bandari FC have parted ways with head coach Ken Odhiambo.
- John Baraza has been appointed interim head coach, effective September 30, 2025.
- Odhiambo’s dismissal comes just two days after Bandari suffered a 0-1 home defeat to Shabana FC.
John Baraza has been appointed as the new interim head coach of Bandari FC, following the club’s decision to part ways with Ken Odhiambo.
The club confirmed the announcement on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Baraza, who previously served as the assistant coach, will take charge until a permanent head coach is found.
A statement from the club, signed by Chief Executive Officer Tony Kibwana, read: “Bandari Football Club has with immediate effect appointed Mr. John Baraza as the Interim Head Coach.
Mr. Baraza has been serving as the assistant head coach of the Club and will now take charge of the team until a permanent head coach is appointed.
Bandari FC appreciates the former head coach Mr. Ken Odhiambo for his contribution to the team and wishes him success in his next role.”
Odhiambo’s dismissal comes just two days after Bandari suffered a 0-1 home defeat to Shabana FC at the Mbaraki Sports Club on Sunday, with Brian Michora delivering the decisive blow for the former Harambee Stars assistant coach.
Before this home loss, their Sportpesa League 2025/26 season had also begun poorly. They were held to a goalless draw by Kariobangi Sharks in their opening match at the Kasarani Annex in Nairobi.
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Speaking to Citizen Digital, club CEO Tony Kibwana confirmed the coaching changes, citing the team’s disappointing results under Odhiambo’s leadership.
Speaking to Citizen Digital, club CEO Tony Kibwana confirmed the coaching changes, citing the team’s disappointing results since Odhiambo took over.
“We have appointed John Baraza as our interim head coach with immediate effect. We thank Ken Odhiambo for his contribution to the team and wish him all the best in his future endeavors,” Kibwana stated.
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The CEO also revealed that the club is now actively searching for an experienced coach, potentially a foreigner, to take over the reins.
“We are looking for an experienced coach who can match the ambition of this club. Whether local or foreign, we want someone capable of leading a team of this caliber. Coach Ken tried, but unfortunately, it didn’t work out,” he added.
Odhiambo was appointed by Bandari in July 2024, taking over from Twahir Muhiddin. During his tenure, the club finished in eighth place last season with 44 points.
He also led the team to the round of 16 in the Football Kenya Federation Cup 2024, where they were eliminated by Gor Mahia in a 0-2 defeat in Mombasa.
