The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) USD 50,000 (approximately KSh 6.5 million) following multiple safety and security breaches during the CHAN 2024 qualifier between Kenya and Morocco at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
The breaches reportedly included overcrowding, poor crowd control, and failure to ensure adequate emergency and evacuation protocols, posing risks to both fans and players.
In addition to the fine, CAF has issued a stern warning to FKF: if Kenya fails to improve safety standards at future home fixtures, the country risks having its matches moved to alternative venues outside Kenya.
The incident comes just days after CAF froze ticket sales for all upcoming games at Kasarani until safety improvements are implemented. The move has sparked debate among fans and stakeholders over stadium management, with many calling for urgent reforms to ensure spectator safety.
The FKF is yet to release an official statement addressing the fine and outlining corrective measures ahead of Kenya’s upcoming home match against Zambia.