Gor Mahia Football Club has been fined Ksh300,000 by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Disciplinary Committee following security lapses during their Kenya Premier League match against Bidco United at Kasarani Stadium on September 21, 2025.
According to FKF, the 21-time league champions were found guilty of failing to regulate fan conduct and maintain order during the game.
The Committee ruled that despite outsourcing matchday ticketing and access control to third-party vendors, Gor Mahia still bore the overall responsibility for ensuring safety and effective supervision.
In its ruling, the Committee reaffirmed that under regulatory laws, clubs are accountable for any incidents that occur in or around the stadium, regardless of fault or negligence.
“Under the Strict Liability standard, a club is responsible for incidents occurring in or around the stadium, irrespective of 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 ruling read in part.
FKF clarified that outsourcing matchday operations does not prevent clubs from their obligations under CAF and FIFA disciplinary frameworks, which require clubs to exercise proper oversight and implement preventive measures.
As a result, the Disciplinary Committee found Gor Mahia culpable of failing to maintain adequate order and security, a violation that undermined the safety of fans and players.
The disciplinary committee also handed the club a formal warning to exercise greater diligence in its duty of care during future matches to prevent similar occurrences.
“The club has been fined Ksh300,000, payable within fourteen days,” FKF stated.
FKF further warned that any recurrence of such security lapses will attract more severe sanctions, including possible suspension of home fixtures or additional fines.
Meanwhile, a detailed reasoned decision on the same will be issued on November 4, 2025, after which Gor Mahia will have the right to appeal as provided under the FKF Rules and Regulations (2024).
In 2023, Gor was also slapped with a heavy fine after its fans went on a rampage during a match against Murang'a Seals at Kasarani Stadium in November that year, and was ordered to pay a total amount of Ksh2 million.
