Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has launched an investigation into incidents of violence, disorder and hooliganism witnessed after the FKF Super Cup match between Gor Mahia FC and Tusker FC at Nyayo National Stadium.
In a statement on Sunday, August 23, the federation said it would work with relevant authorities and football stakeholders to establish what happened during the incidents.
"There is no place for violence, destruction of property, intimidation or any conduct that puts the safety of players, journalists, officials, fans, security personnel and the public at risk," the statement read.
FKF said the incidents raised serious concerns about the safety of everyone attending football matches, stressing that violence and disorder have no place in the sport.
"The Federation is also concerned by the use of tear gas and other crowd-control measures during the incidents. While security agencies have a responsibility to maintain order, such measures must be exercised with restraint, professionalism and in accordance with the law," the statement added.
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FKF said it would pursue appropriate action against anyone found responsible for violence or misconduct, regardless of whether they were fans, club officials, stewards or security officers.
"The Federation will work with the relevant authorities and football stakeholders to establish the circumstances surrounding the incidents and pursue those found responsible for acts of violence or misconduct. Any individual found to have breached FKF regulations or the law, whether a fan, club official, steward or security officer, should face appropriate action in accordance with due process," the statement further read.
As part of the investigation, FKF said it would examine match footage and reports submitted by officials and other stakeholders to establish the circumstances surrounding the incidents.
"FKF will review available match footage and reports from match officials and other stakeholders as part of this process.
"We call on fans, security agencies and all football stakeholders to uphold discipline and ensure that football matches remain safe and welcoming spaces for everyone," the statement concluded.
This comes months after Gor Mahia was fined Ksh300,000 by the FKF Disciplinary Committee following a breach of matchday regulations during their league fixture against Bidco United on Sunday, Sptember 21, at Kasarani Stadium.
In a statement on Friday, October 31, 2025, the disciplinary body said the decision followed findings that the club failed to ensure adequate security and supervision during the encounter.
FKF acknowledged that Gor Mahia had hired third-party vendors to manage ticketing and access control but emphasized that the club remained fully accountable for safety and order during official matches.
"The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Disciplinary Committee has found Gor Mahia FC in violation of FKF Regulations and the CAF Disciplinary Code following a security breach that occurred during the match against Bidco United on 21 September 2025 at Kasarani Stadium.
"The Committee determined that while Gor Mahia had engaged third-party vendors to manage ticketing and access control, the club retained a non-delegable duty of care to ensure safety, order, and effective supervision during official matches," the statement read.
FKF further noted that clubs are responsible for incidents within or around the stadium, even in cases where they are not directly at fault.
"In its decision, the Committee reaffirmed that Under the Strict Liability standard, a club is responsible for incidents occurring in or around the stadium, irrespective of no fault or negligence; The doctrine of Vicarious Liability extends this responsibility to acts or omissions by service providers, contractors, or other parties acting on behalf of the club," the statement added.
As a result of the findings, the disciplinary committee imposed financial and disciplinary sanctions on the club, warning that future lapses would attract stiffer penalties.
"Accordingly, the FKF Disciplinary Committee has Found Gor Mahia FC culpable for failure to maintain adequate order and security; Issued a formal warning to the club to exercise its duty of care on matchdays more diligently and Imposed a fine of Ksh300,000, payable within fourteen (14) days," the statement concluded.
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