6 Areas Govt Has Designated As Fan Zones Ahead of Kenya Vs Zambia CHAN Match
Strategically placed within city neighborhoods, the fan zones aim to let supporters enjoy the game in comfort while reducing crowding at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
Marvin Chege 
The Kenyan government has announced six official fan zones to give Harambee Stars supporters a lively and secure match-day experience for Sunday, August 17’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 clash against Zambia.
According to Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, the zones will be set up at the following areas:
Uhuru Park (Nairobi CBD)
A section of it has been set aside as a fan zone in Nairobi for Harambee Stars' final match of Group A.
Lucky Summer–Ngomongo area (behind Kasarani Stadium)
This is right behind one of the designated entrances to the stadium.
Sports Cabinet Secretary (CS) Salim Mvurya (centre) during a press conference on August 13, 2025. /SALIM MVURYA
Dandora Stadium
A venue within the residential area where fans can gather and watch the match.
Utalii (Stima Club)
Along Thika Road and near KCA University, fans can gather and watch the matches here.
Jacaranda Grounds
This playing field is located at Embakasi East and has been a famous political ground. However, for this tournament, fans can gather here to watch the match.
Kibera DC Grounds.
This will serve residents of Kibera who can enjoy the game safely.
Strategically placed within city neighbourhoods, the fan zones aim to let supporters enjoy the game in comfort while reducing crowding at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
Mvurya said the initiative is part of the government’s push to create a safe, inclusive, and exciting football atmosphere.
“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.
For security, extra personnel will be deployed to protect fans, players, teams, and officials at the venue.
Entry into the stadium, meanwhile, will only be allowed for spectators holding valid tickets, following CAF’s strict directives. CAF has capped attendance for the match at 27,000 to maintain safety and order.
Earlier on Wednesday, August 13, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) fined Kenya Ksh 6.5 million for multiple security violations during the Harambee Stars’ match against Morocco on Sunday at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
CAF faulted the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) for letting fans—some without tickets—bypass police barricades, storm the stadium, and exceed the approved capacity, among other infractions.
The governing body cited several lapses, including gates being overrun by ticketless spectators and holders of government-issued physical tickets, breaches of the perimeter fence, and loss of control at the stadium’s exit points.
Reports also indicated an early breakdown in crowd control at the Ngomongo roundabout, which allowed unrestricted entry through several gates.
Security personnel were accused of deploying tear gas and flash grenades, sparking panic, while CAF also flagged instances of live ammunition being fired near spectators and staff.
Other cited violations included violent acts such as stone-throwing at security officers and unsafe vehicle movements within spectator zones.
CAF has warned Kenya that failure to meet its safety and security standards could result in the country’s matches being moved to other venues.
In response, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) on Tuesday unveiled several measures to ensure compliance, including requiring fans to arrive at the stadium five hours early and prohibiting the use of thermal tickets.
