22/05/2026
The chaos surrounding the Mara Sugar vs Gor Mahia fixture is yet another reminder that Kenyan football does not only suffer from poor officiating or club rivalry, but from weak governance and lack of proper planning by Football Kenya Federation.
When a league match turns into confusion over venues, security, crowd control, and communication, the federation cannot escape responsibility. FKF is the body mandated to organize, supervise, and ensure smooth running of the league. Clubs may have shortcomings, but the federation sets the standards and enforces them.
A top-flight league match should never descend into uncertainty and disorder if proper inspections, security arrangements, and logistical planning are done early enough. Fans invest emotionally and financially into football, and such incidents continue to damage the credibility of the league.
Kenyan football keeps losing commercial value because sponsors, broadcasters, and supporters want professionalism, consistency, and accountability. Unfortunately, recurring controversies make the league look disorganized.
FKF must stop reacting after crises emerge and instead focus on preventive leadership. Proper venue assessments, transparent communication, and strict enforcement of league regulations would reduce these embarrassing situations significantly.
If Kenyan football is to grow, accountability must begin at the top. Clubs should carry responsibility for their conduct, yes, but the federation must equally be held accountable whenever the league descends into avoidable chaos.