Here is everything you need to know about Kenya’s finest midfielder Francis Kahata.
When the name Francis Kahata is mentioned, creativity and precision comes into mind because that is what the left-footed midfielder is renowned for.
Few Players in Kenyan football circles can match Kahata’s skillset, setting him apart as a rare breed. Whenever he has donned club and national team colours, he has executed his mandate with distinction.
Pulse Sports brings you everything you need to know about this man Francis Kahata.
How old is Francis Kahata?
Kenya Police midfielder Francis Kahata in action against Gor Mahia’s Philemon Otieno. Image. Imago
Francis Nyambura Kahata was born on May 4, 1992 and is 32 years old.
Francis Kahata Origin
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Francis Kahata in action against Algeria in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Image. Imago.
Kahata was born in Ruiru, Kiambu County. Ruiru is a municipality and sub-county in Kiambu County, Kenya. It sits within the greater Nairobi Metropolitan region. According to the 2019 national population census, Ruiru was the 4th largest urban centre in Kenya by population.
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His mother Pauline Nyambura played a crucial role in his meteoric rise. Kahata attended St’ Georges Primary School in Ruiru where his interest in football started. He later joined Chania boys High School.
Francis Kahata Club career
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Kenya Police Clifton Miheso (left) and Francis Kahata celebrate scoring against Mathare United. Image. Imago.
Kahata shot to prominence at Thika United in 2008. Kahata joined KF Tirana from Shabana Fc on a six-month loan deal in January 2014 with the hope of using the Albanian club as a stepping stone to move to a bigger European club.
He joined the club with some others foreign players like Gilberto and Selemani Ndikumana, who were vital to Tirana’s survival in the Albanian Superliga. On January 20, Kahata began training with Tirana and made his debut for the side on February 1, playing the full 90 minutes in a goalless draw against Kastrioti.
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Six days later, Kahata played 55 minutes during 1–0 win over cross-town rivals Partizani Tirana at the Qemal Stafa Stadium. On March 29, 2014, he scored his first goal in Albania in a 2–0 victory over KF Laçi. A week later, he was again decisive for his team, scoring the first goal in an eventual 3–2 away win against defending champions Skënderbeu Korçë. Kahata scored in a third consecutive match against KS Lushnja on April 12, which proved to be the winner.
Kahata left KF Tirana at the end of his six-month loan deal as his parent club Thika United would not agree to let the player leave on a free transfer as he still had another six months left on his contract, which ended on December 31, 2014. There was also a contract dispute between the player and KF Tirana over US$7,000 in wages that were not paid by the club despite being contracted to do so.
On January 20, 2015, however, it was announced that he rejoined the club on a permanent deal, before leaving the club again after the 2014–15 season. In July 2015 Kahata signed for FKF Premier League Club Gor Mahia. He scored an important goal against western stima. On 18 April 2018 he scored a crucial goal against South African side Super Sport United which sent Gor Mahia to the CAF confederation cup group stages.
Kahata joined Tanzanian giants Simba FC in July 2019 and enjoyed his three-year stint. On January 28, 2022, Kenya Police FC announced the signing of Francis Kahata, making a major statement in the transfer window about their ambitions as league newcomers.
Francis Kahata, How Rich Is He in 2025?
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Francis Kahata leads teammates in celebrating his goal against Ulinzi Stars. Image. Imago.
The Sports Brief reported in 2023 that Francis Kahata earned Ksh 140,000 ($1,232) and was among the highest paid players in the Kenya Premier League. According to the list, Kahata was seventh in the top 10 highest earners. Cumulatively however, Francis Kahata’s net worth is yet to be fully disclosed.
