Gor Mahia Vice Chairperson Sally Bolo has called for a ban on the sale of alcoholic drinks in glass bottles inside football stadiums, warning that the containers could become dangerous weapons during moments of tension.

Taking to her social media pages on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Bolo raised the concern after receiving photographs from a fan who alerted her to vendors selling alcohol in glass bottles at a stadium during a recent football match.

In a message to the club official, the supporter warned of the potential consequences if the practice was allowed to continue, particularly if violence broke out during a match.

“Mambo mama, kuna kitu inaendelea grao. Usipochunguza vizuri, kuna watu watakuja kuumia vita ikianza. Kuna hawa wamama wameingia wanauza pombe za chupa. Usipopiga marufuku, itakuja kuumiza fans wako,” the fan wrote.

Responding to the concerns, Bolo backed the call for restrictions, urging vendors to prioritise the safety of spectators over their businesses.

“To all vendors, please do not sell alcohol in glass bottles inside our stadiums. In moments of tension, these bottles can become dangerous weapons, putting fans’ lives at risk,” she said.

She added that alcohol served in cans or plastic tumblers could be allowed, subject to the regulations governing individual stadiums.

“Let’s prioritise safety over profits. We want fans, match officials and other football shareholders to enjoy football and return home safely,” Bolo added.

“Let’s act before tragedy strikes. Our fans’ safety is non-negotiable.”

Stadium safety rules put focus on dangerous objects

Bolo’s concerns reflect wider football safety principles, which require organisers to prevent spectators from accessing objects that could cause injuries or be used during violent incidents.

FIFA’s stadium regulations identify the risks posed by glass containers and other portable items that can be thrown at spectators, players or match officials. Its safety guidelines also emphasise risk assessment, effective crowd management, emergency communication and unobstructed evacuation routes.

The Confederation of African Football’s Safety and Security Handbook similarly highlights the importance of controlling access to stadiums and managing the movement of spectators to minimise the risk of disorder.

In Kenya, the Football Kenya Federation’s rules and regulations place responsibility on home clubs to provide adequate safety and security arrangements for players, match officials, service providers and spectators. The rules also require clubs to take measures to prevent dangerous objects, including bottles, from being thrown onto the field of play.

These safeguards are particularly important during high-risk fixtures, when controversial refereeing decisions, rivalries or confrontations between supporters can quickly escalate tensions.

A glass bottle can shatter on impact, creating sharp fragments that may injure people nearby. Even when it remains intact, it can cause serious injuries if thrown or used to strike someone.