Following the increased demand of tickets of the ongoing african Nations Championhip,CHAN, and to stem cases of security breaches during matches involving national soccer team Harambee Stars ,The government has announced setting up of 6 fan zones where football spectators will watch the ongoing matches.
The move is part of the government efforts to reduce the number of ticketless fans forcing their way into the stadium.Kenya will face Zambia on Sunday in their final group A match at Moi Kasarani.
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya,revealed that the fan zones will be located at Uhuru Park, Lucky Summer- Ngomongo/area Behind Kasarani Stadium), Dandora Stadium, Utalii (Stima Club), Jacaranda Grounds and Kibera DC Grounds.
‘’The zones, strategically located within city neighborhoods, will offer fans the opportunity to follow the match in comfort while easing crowd pressure on Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani’’ The CS remarked.
The CS noted that the move complements the government’s broader efforts to ensure a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable football experience for all supporters. “These fan zones will bring the stadium atmosphere closer to the people, while helping us manage attendance at Kasarani in line with CAF’s requirements,” he said.
As part of tournament safety protocols, the Government is deploying additional security personnel to safeguard fans, players, teams, and officials at the stadium.
Only spectators with valid match tickets will be allowed entry into the venue, in strict compliance with CAF directives.
CAF has set a maximum attendance of 27,000 fans for the Sunday match to maintain safety and order.
