President William Ruto on Friday, October 24, 2025, received the prestigious English Premier League (EPL) Trophy at State House, Nairobi, marking a symbolic and thrilling moment for Kenyan football fans.

The gleaming silverware one of the most recognized trophies in global sport arrived in the capital to great excitement, giving Kenyans a rare opportunity to get up close with football’s ultimate prize.

Dressed in a Kenya-branded jacket adorned with national colours, President Ruto smiled as he posed beside the trophy, an image that quickly captivated football enthusiasts nationwide.

The trophy last visited Kenya on September 3, 2023. Its return this year forms part of a special tour that allows fans to celebrate their love for the Premier League. Guinness, the official beer partner of the EPL, will host the trophy on Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26, at Bar Next Door along Kiambu Road in Nairobi.

The Premier League Trophy, designed and handcrafted by Asprey London renowned luxury silversmiths embodies both elegance and heritage. Made from solid sterling silver with a 24-carat silver gilt crown, it stands 104 centimeters tall and weighs about 25 kilograms. Its malachite plinth, a green semi-precious stone, symbolizes the lush football pitches where dreams are realized.

At the front sits the Premier League’s crowned lion emblem, flanked by two smaller lions on the handles. When a team captain raises the trophy, he becomes the “third lion ”a powerful symbol of leadership, victory, and unity.

Though valued between £8,000 and £10,000 in material terms, its true worth lies far beyond its silver and stone. It represents glory, perseverance, teamwork, and the emotional highs and lows that define English football.

As the trophy tours Nairobi, fans are expected to turn out in large numbers to experience this momentous event. For many, it will be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to stand beside a trophy once lifted by football legends from clubs such as Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City.

The visit highlights Kenya’s deep and growing passion for global football an energy that continues to unite people across age, class, and community lines. For millions of Kenyans who follow the Premier League every weekend, this moment is more than a photo opportunity it’s a celebration of shared love for the beautiful game.