Kenyans seeking to access the Moi International Sports Centre (MISC) in Kasarani and Nyayo Stadium have been issued with a seven-point advisory ahead of the commencement of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
The Ministry of Interior released the advisory on Saturday, August 2, ahead of Kenya’s first game against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Sunday, August 3. First on the list was the prohibition of personal vehicles within the stadiums.
Additionally, the Ministry noted that roads leading to the stadiums would be closed, with attendees provided with alternative routes to access the venues.
Further, the government asserted that no one would be allowed into the stadiums without a valid ticket. Tickets to the Kenya-DRC fixture are sold out, with organisers noting that there would be no ticket sales at the gate.
Another point of caution was that training grounds for resident teams in the tournament were restricted areas. The government also reiterated the prohibition of certain items such as vuvuzelas, whistles, or animals into the stadium.
Further, the ministry announced that gates would be opened three hours before the game. Kenya’s game vs DRC is set to kick off at 3pm, meaning gates will be open at noon.
The final caution was that stadiums would be under 24-hour CCTV surveillance to safeguard the safety and integrity of the Kasarani and Nyayo.
How to Access Kasarani & Nyayo
Regarding access to the stadiums, the government outlined specific routes and ticket verification procedures for both Kasarani and Nyayo.
Kasarani Stadium Access
At Kasarani, there are four designated gates for fans.
Gate 1 is reserved for fans with regular and silver (VIP) tickets. There are four access routes: Thika Road Mall (TRM), Mwiki, Ngomongo, and the Safari Park footbridge.
Ticket verification points include:
- TRM interchange
- Stadium entry opposite the Safari Park Hotel
- Ngomongo Police Station
- Kasarani Gate 11
Gate 2 also caters to regular and silver ticket holders. These fans can use the same entry points and verification sites as Gate 1.
Gate 3 is accessible to regular and silver ticket holders via a single route, the Safari Park footbridge.
Verification points include:
- Stadium entry opposite the Safari Park Hotel
- Ngomongo Police Station
- Kasarani Gate 11
Gate 4 is designated for premium (VVIP) ticket holders. Access is only via the Safari Park footbridge.
Only high-ranking government officials, such as the President and accredited media, are permitted in this area.
Tickets for this zone can only be verified at the Gate 4 entry, and only accredited vehicles are allowed in.
Nyayo National Stadium Access
Nyayo Stadium also has four gates of entry:
Gate 1 is accessible via Uhuru Highway. Fans with regular and silver tickets can have their tickets verified at:
- Bunyala
- Lusaka
- T-Mall
- Mombasa Road
Gate 2 follows the same procedures and verification points as Gate 1.
Gate 3 allows access via Lang’ata Road and Posta, with ticket verification at the same points as Gates 1 and 2.
Gate 4 is reserved for VVIP ticket holders, who can enter through Douglas Wakihuri Road (Aerodrome Drive).
Ticket verification for this group occurs after entry.
The tournament will run from Saturday, August 2, to Saturday, August 30, with this being Kenya’s maiden participation in the 19-team tournament.
