The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has slapped the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) with a USD50,000 fine—about Ksh6.4 million—over a series of safety and security lapses witnessed during Kenya’s CHAN fixture against Morocco at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on Sunday.
CAF warned that repeated non-compliance with security protocols could force Kenya to stage future home matches at alternative venues.
The Patrice Motsepe-led organisation further instructed FKF to beef up matchday security, deploy more personnel along the stadium perimeter, and strictly enforce road closure measures.
The penalty comes barely a day after FKF president Hussein Mohammed voiced frustration over the mounting financial sanctions incurred after each Harambee Stars outing in the tournament, calling for improved fan behaviour.
In the opening game against DR Congo, FKF had already been hit with a Ksh2.5 million fine after CAF cited incidents including a stampede at Gate 11, unauthorised entry into restricted zones, a motorcycle moving through crowds, fires lit behind the stands, and VIP access being blocked for CAF dignitaries—among them a South African CAF presidential security officer.
CAF had cautioned that any repeat of such violations would attract further disciplinary measures. During the second match against Angola, FKF was penalised Ksh1 million for letting in fans without tickets, Ksh650,000 for poor management of VIP and VVIP sections, and Ksh130,000 for permitting flares in the stands.
The latest punishment stems from incidents in the Morocco clash, where a stadium gate was broken and ticketless fans gained access, among other breaches.
CAF also ordered Kasarani’s capacity reduced to 60 percent—about 27,000 spectators—for Kenya’s next match against Zambia.
Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, President Hussein Mohammed appealed to supporters to exercise restraint. “We are deeply troubled by the consistent fines following every match. This situation places a significant financial strain on the federation. It is unfortunate that we now have to seek additional resources to cover unplanned fines.”
In response, FKF has launched a sensitisation drive aimed at ensuring a safe and incident-free environment for Sunday’s showdown with Zambia and the remainder of the tournament.