EPL TROPHY IN KENYA: RULES ON TOUCHING AND SELFIES STILL UNCLEAR
The EPL trophy is in Kenya, with stops in Kisumu and Nairobi, but rules on touching it and taking selfies have yet to be confirmed.
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Football fans in Kenya eagerly awaiting the English Premier League (EPL) trophy tour have questions about whether they will be allowed to touch the iconic silverware or take photographs with it using their personal phones.
The trophy arrived in Kenya on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, ahead of scheduled appearances in Kisumu on October 16 and Nairobi on October 17, as part of activities organised by Guinness.
The visit offers local football enthusiasts an opportunity to see one of the most recognisable prizes in world football without travelling to England.
However, the rules governing interactions with the trophy remain an important consideration for fans planning to attend the events.
There is no independently verified, publicly available rule confirming that ordinary fans are prohibited from touching the trophy during the Kenyan tour.
Restrictions on handling the trophy may depend on the event's security arrangements and the instructions issued by the organisers.
Claims that only current and former Premier League winners are permitted to touch the trophy should therefore be treated cautiously unless supported by an official Premier League statement.
Photography arrangements may vary depending on the venue and the event.
Some football clubs offer designated photo opportunities, with professional photographers taking pictures of visitors alongside the trophy. For example, Arsenal's official stadium-tour guidance provides for photography at designated points rather than unrestricted personal-device photography.
However, those arrangements do not automatically apply to the Kenyan tour.
Fans attending the Nairobi event should confirm with the organisers whether personal phones will be permitted for photographs and whether designated photography areas will be provided.
With the trophy expected in Nairobi on October 17, supporters should follow instructions from event officials and avoid assuming that touching the trophy or taking selfies will automatically be permitted.
The specific rules for the Kenyan appearances have not been independently confirmed, making clarification from Guinness, the event organisers or the Premier League necessary before any blanket restrictions can be reported as fact.
For fans, the visit remains an opportunity to experience a major symbol of English football on home soil, while the final arrangements will determine how closely they can interact with the coveted silverware.
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Written by Anne Moses
Reporter and staff writer at Getembe News.
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