Kajiado North MP Onesmus Ngogoyo has urged the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to urgently rethink its ticketing strategy after hundreds of Harambee Stars fans were locked out of the recent match at Kasarani Stadium due to overwhelming demand.

Speaking during a morning talk show aired on a local television on Monday, August 11, 2025, Ngoyoyo praised FKF for its role in reviving Kenyan football but warned that poor ticketing systems and limited stadium capacity were dampening the experience for supporters.

“FKF has done a good job. FKF leadership has managed football affairs in the country very well. FKF has lived through its course. Anything that is done right now for Harambee Stars can only be done under the leadership of FKF,” Ngoyoyo said.

However, he pointed out that the Federation’s ticketing approach is failing to meet the massive demand from fans, especially during high-profile matches.

“Ticketing is still a problem, online things seem not to be working, and we also have more supporters than we can accommodate,” he said.

Ngogoyo explained that the stampede-like situations witnessed outside Kasarani were partly due to the stadium’s location in a densely populated part of Nairobi. Ticketless fans still flocked to the venue, hoping to gain entry, which created challenges for crowd control.

“The stampede is because of the location of Kasarani. Remember, it is located in one of the densely populated areas in Nairobi, and those who missed out on tickets go around to hang around there,” he noted.

To solve the issue, the MP proposed that FKF set up large public viewing screens in multiple locations across the city and other towns during big matches. He believes this would allow more Kenyans to experience the excitement while reducing congestion at the stadium.

“We need another strategy of putting in screens in different places, so as we accommodate more people, because the stadium in Kasarani isn’t big. FKF needs to rethink the strategy because we might hold other major games in the country,” Ngogoyo said.

His call comes after Harambee Stars’ recent electrifying performance, which has ignited a renewed sense of national pride among supporters. The team’s victories have drawn huge crowds, with tickets selling out faster than ever before.

Ngoyoyo stressed that this surge in support is a sign of the country’s strong football culture, one that should be celebrated and nurtured, not stifled by logistical shortcomings.

“Kenyan spirit is a big thing,” he said, adding that harnessing that energy could boost both the team’s morale and the country’s sports tourism potential.

With the national team expected to host more high-stakes matches in the coming months, Ngoyoyo’s remarks have sparked debate among fans and sports officials about the need for long-term solutions to accommodate Kenya’s growing football fan base.

For now, the lawmaker’s proposal for fan zones with big screens could provide a quick fix to ensure that no Kenyan feels left out of the Harambee Stars’ journey.