Whatever your opinion of Kenyans might be, you have to agree that we passionately support our national teams.

Be it Harambee Stars, Kenya Rugby Teams (Simbas and Sevens/Shujaa), and our athletic teams, we always show up in large numbers to cheer and support our own.

Anyone with a contrary opinion needs only to take a look at the recent opening match of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament that saw Kenya thrashing DRC Congo 1-0.

In that match, Kenyans practically overrode Kasarani Stadium’s security barriers in a bid to enter the stadium and cheer their home team. Not even heavily armed security officers could keep them out!

One of the most visible ways fans show this support is by wearing the national football team’s jersey.

But with a history of changing suppliers and the presence of counterfeits, many have been left asking: Who is the official source for genuine Harambee Stars jerseys?

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF), which holds responsibility for the national team’s kits, has now provided a clear answer.

For the current CHAN 2024 tournament and the upcoming 2027 AFCON matches co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, FKF has approved East West Fashions as the official supplier of replica Harambee Stars jerseys.

These official fan replica jerseys are available in four variants: red for home matches, white for away matches, as well as alternative black and green versions.

Each jersey features the iconic Kenyan lion logo on the left side of the chest. A notable detail of the current kit is that it does not feature a major manufacturer’s logo, a departure from previous years.

Fans can purchase the jerseys through the store’s official website, eastwest.ke, or by visiting the East West Fashions physical shop, located at Sonalux House along Moi Avenue in Nairobi.

According to FKF President Hussein Mohammed, the jerseys are retailing at a subsidized price of Ksh 1,500, reduced from the previous price of Ksh 2,500. This promotional price is available for a limited time to mark the start of the CHAN 2024 tournament.

This move to a single, authorized supplier aims to clear up confusion that has persisted for years, during which fans have reported issues with counterfeit jerseys sold on various e-commerce platforms.

FKF is partly to blame for the confusion, especially with its constant change of jersey suppliers over the years. For instance, in 2017, the body had authorized Singapore-based Mafro Sports to supply the jerseys.

In 2019, they terminated the contract, this time awarding it to the French company Macron for the AFCON kits. At the time, the jerseys retailed for between sh 2500 – 3500.

Uhlsport supplied kits in 2021, and various other brands such as Joma, Kelme, and adidas have been involved over previous years.