Gor Mahia fined over Kasarani crowd chaos during season opener
Gor Mahia FC fans are seen during FKF Premier League match dubbed Mashemeji Derby at Nyayo National Stadium on May 14, 2023. AFC Leopards SC won 2-1 . Photo Kelly Ayodi Sportpicha
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The committee found Gor Mahia guilty of failing to maintain adequate order and security after sections of their supporters forced their way into the stadium without tickets and later clashed with the police.
Bidco’s Newton Ochieng sealed the 1-0 upset with an 88th-minute penalty, handing Gor Mahia their only season loss so far.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the FKF Disciplinary Committee said the club violated both the FKF Regulations and the CAF Disciplinary Code.
While Gor Mahia had outsourced ticketing and access control to third-party vendors, the committee maintained that the club retained a “non-delegable duty of care” to ensure matchday safety and effective supervision.
“The Committee noted that outsourcing operational functions does not absolve a club from its responsibility under CAF and FIFA disciplinary frameworks, which require clubs to always exercise proper oversight and preventive measures,” read part of the statement.
Citing the “Strict Liability” and “Vicarious Liability” principles, the committee emphasized that clubs are responsible for any incidents in or around the stadium — regardless of fault — and that delegating operations does not absolve them from accountability under CAF and FIFA disciplinary frameworks.
As a result, Gor Mahia was found culpable and issued a formal warning to exercise greater diligence in future fixtures.
The club has been ordered to pay the Ksh 300,000 fine within 14 days. FKF further warned that repeat incidents would attract harsher penalties, including possible bans from key venues such as Kasarani and Nyayo Stadium.
Despite the setback, Gor Mahia remains second in the league table with 12 points from five matches (four wins and one loss).
The club, however, faces growing scrutiny over fan management, with calls from football authorities for stricter crowd control measures and better coordination with event security teams.
The FKF confirmed that a detailed legal ruling on the case will be released on November 4, 2025, after which Gor Mahia will have the right to appeal.
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