Gor Mahia fined thousands following Kasarani crowd trouble against Bidco
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Some supporters were seen jumping over the perimeter fence in a desperate attempt to access the stadium before calm was eventually restored and entry resumed under heavy police guard
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Disciplinary Committee has found record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia FC guilty of breaching FKF Regulations and the CAF Disciplinary Code following a security incident during their Premier League opener against Bidco United on 21 September 2025, at Kasarani Stadium.
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The match, which marked the start of the 2025/26 FKF Premier League season, was marred by chaos at the gates after police officers lobbed teargas at sections of Gor Mahia supporters attempting to gain entry into the venue.
Viral videos from the scene showed fans scampering for safety as the tear gas spread through the crowd.
Some supporters were seen jumping over the perimeter fence in a desperate attempt to access the stadium before calm was eventually restored and entry resumed under heavy police guard.
In a ruling dated 31 October 2025, the Disciplinary Committee determined that while Gor Mahia had contracted third-party vendors to handle ticketing and access control, the club still bore a non-delegable duty of care to ensure safety, order, and effective supervision during official fixtures.
The Committee stressed that, under the principle of Strict Liability, clubs are responsible for any incidents that occur in or around the stadium during their matches, regardless of fault or negligence.
It also cited the Doctrine of Vicarious Liability, which extends a club’s accountability to the actions or omissions of its contractors, service providers, and agents.
“The outsourcing of operational duties does not absolve a club from its disciplinary obligations under CAF and FIFA frameworks,” the Committee noted, stressing that clubs must maintain oversight and preventive measures to safeguard supporters.
As a result, Gor Mahia has been:
1. Found culpable for failing to maintain adequate order and security during the match.
2. Issued a formal warning to exercise greater diligence in its duty of care on matchdays.
3. Fined KSh 300,000, payable within fourteen (14) days.
The Committee warned that any repeat of such incidents would attract harsher sanctions, including potential stadium bans or point deductions.
A detailed, reasoned decision containing the full legal analysis will be released on 4 November 2025, after which the club’s right of appeal will commence as per the FKF Rules and Regulations (2024).
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