Rowland Babu Makati (born 13 January 2001) is a Kenyan football player who turns out for Kenyan Premier League club Kenya Commercial Bank S.C.
Career
Makati turned out for Kawangware-based side Escalators before joining third-tier side Vapor Sports for the 2019–20 season.
He was signed upGhetto Radio, 19 Aug 2020 Nairobi City Stars Signs Midfielder Rowland Makati From VaporGoal, 19 Aug 2020 Makati: Nairobi City Stars unveil first signing from Vapor SportsThe-Star, 20 Aug 2020 Midfield prodigy Makati,19, joins City Stars by Nairobi City Stars in August 2020 on a long-term deal after being scouted during the Nairobi regional Chapa Dimba na Safaricom finals held at Jamhuri High School.
In the 2020–21 season, he was sent on loan to second-tier side Nairobi Stima to gain work experience. He returned to his parent club City Stars for the 2021-22 FKF Premier League season.
After a long wait,Mozzart Sport, 3 Mar 2022 City Stars youngster focused on League debutDala News, 4 Mar 2022 Makati focusing on City Stars establishment he was handed his topflight debutMozzart Sport, 9 June 2022 Makati chuffed up after Premier League debutThe-Star, 10 June 2022, Makati excited after making his KPL debut on Mon 6 June 2022 by head coach Nicholas Muyoti after being introduced in the second half during a 33rd round 2021-22 FKF Premier League game against AFC Leopards at Thika Stadium.
Prior to the start of the 2022-23 FKF Premier League season, Makati converted from an attacking midfielder to a right-backMozzart Sport 20 Feb 2023 Makati embraces growth at right-back position to fill a void left after the exit of Kevin Otieno.
He scored his maiden premier league goalThe Star 28 Sep 2023 Debut goal excites converted right-back Makati, promises more for City Stars on Sunday 24 September 2023 against Nzoia Sugar in Ruaraka, and added his second on 7 Dec 2025 in Machakos.
In August 2025 Makati ended his five-year stay at City Stars to join Kenya Commercial Bank S.C. on a two-year deal as part of a major squad rebuild under new coach Robert Matano.Mozzart Sport, 19 Jul 2025 KCB rope in 5 players in rigorous rebuild ahead of new season
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