CHAN: CAF slaps Kenya with Ksh6.4M fine over Kasarani stadium chaos
Kenya has been slapped with a Ksh6.4 million fine by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) disciplinary board over the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani security breaches during the CHAN tournament.
The CAF disciplinary board issued a report on the fine on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, while sounding an alarm to Kenyans on security breaches during the ongoing CHAN tournaments.
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“The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board met to deliberate on various matters relating to the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) PAMOJA 2024,” CAF said.
The CAF disciplinary board has announced that Kenya has been found guilty and imposed a fine of USD 50,000 while warning that continued breach of the security regulations may lead to the relocation of Kenya National Team matches to alternative venues.
“The Disciplinary Board found Kenya guilty and imposed a fine of USD 50,000. Kenya was warned that continued failure to meet CAF safety and security requirements may lead to the relocation of Kenya’s National Team matches to an alternative venue,” CAF wrote.
CAF warnings to Kenya
In addition, CAF has asked the Kenyan Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to increase security measures by deploying sufficient personnel within the perimeter of the stadium as well as ensuring that all roads leading to the venue are closed.
“Kenya was advised to increase security measures by deploying sufficient personnel within the perimeter of the stadium as well as adhering to the road closures on match day,” CAF said.
On CAF’s part, the authority has stated that the imposed fine comes after multiple safety and security breaches were witnessed during the match against Morocco and Kenya at the Moin International Sports Centre in Kasarani.
“The CAF Disciplinary Board charged the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) with multiple safety and security breaches during Kenya TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) match against Morocco at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani,” CAF noted.
Kasarani security breach
At the time of the match in Kasarani Stadium, huge crowds were witnessed, marred by disorder both inside and outside the venue before and during the match.
