Kenya Premier League and Bamba Sports have signed a TV media rights agreement to broadcast the league matches for the reminder of the season.

After months of uncertainty over which company would be granted the rights to broadcast the Kenya Premier League (KPL), the six-month deal,which is worth Ksh 36.7 million will see Bamba Sport screen a minimum of two matches every week.

Speaking at a media briefing in Nairobi this morning during the unveiling ceremony KPL Chairman Ambrose Rachier said: “KPL is excited that we finally have a local broadcaster with a free-to-air presence that has stepped in with a very short notice and that the league will continue to air in Kenyan households where football fans can watch their favourite SportPesa Premier League teams.”

Bamba Television  CEO Patrick Quarcoo promised the viewers that his company will spice the vieweship with talkshows and news about the league.

“For us at Radio Africa this confirms our commitment to growing local sports and is another direction in meeting the needs of our viewers on Bamba Sport channel 6. We are delighted to partner with the KPL and FKF in this partnership that brings the best of our local soccer to lovers of the game in our country.”

On his part Football Kenya Federation president Nick Mwendwa says he is much excited because the Kenya football is back on television.

“FKF is very excited that Kenyans now have an opportunity for the very first time to watch top flight football for free and this will provide an opportunity to showcase Kenyan talent to millions of fans around the country,” said FKF President Nick Mwendwa.

Bamba TV signal is available throughout Kenya and can be viewed as free-to-air on Bamba TV decorders, GOtv and StarTimes decoders as well.

Kenyan Premier League matches have not been on air since Supersport pulled out in March this year.