Gov’t Rushes To Install CCTV Cameras To Enhance Security
CCTV cameras are planned to be installed at Nyayo Stadium as part of a larger effort to strengthen security, as recommended by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya confirmed the action on Wednesday, June 11, amid a nationwide debate over the role of monitoring in guaranteeing public safety and accountability.
According to the CS, the installation is part of the final phase of repairs to bring Nyayo up to CAF standards in preparation for the CHAN Championship in August.
“The most important thing is that we’re strengthening, we’re beautifying, and we’re enhancing with CCTV gadgets after it is completed,” said Mvurya.
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The CS also stated that development at several stadiums is currently 80 percent complete, with less than 15 weeks till the start of the continental competition.
In addition, Mvurya said that the CAF had advised that the perimeter wall around Nyayo Stadium be rebuilt due to security concerns.
The decision to install CCTV and enhance the stadium’s perimeter wall comes after three CAF-monitored test matches at the venue, including one involving the Harambee Stars.
With big crowds expected at major events, the CAF insists that having reliable, high-quality surveillance is no longer an option.
Surveillance cameras are especially important for managing queues, monitoring access points, and ensuring stewards are properly positioned on match days.
An unscaled perimeter wall, on the other hand, can operate as a criminal deterrent, as evidenced by the scenes witnessed on March 23, 2025.
During the World Cup qualifier match between Kenya and Gabon, hundreds of fans damaged infrastructure to gain entry to the venue.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) continues to deploy personnel to monitor developments and provide feedback.
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This comes as the government races against the clock to get all authorized facilities ready for Africa’s second most prestigious competition, behind the Africa Cup of Nations.
During one of the most recent inspections, on May 28, CAF Secretary General Veron Mosengo alerted Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya.
Mosengo said that Kenya’s failure to adequately execute CHAN will jeopardize the country and Africa as a whole.
According to Mosengo, a subpar tournament would undermine stakeholders’ and investors’ trust in Kenya and Africa to host continental tournaments.
Gov’t Rushes To Install CCTV Cameras To Enhance Security
