The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has partnered with the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) to improve security and safety at major events across the country.
In a press release dated February 20, 2026, during the meeting at Harambee House, Raymond Omollo and KEPSA security chair Annette Kimitei argued that conferences, tourism events, and public gatherings are economically vital and must be safely managed.
“Tourism and events are a vital part of the economy. From international sporting tournaments and concerts to political gatherings, conferences, and community celebrations, events create jobs, attract visitors, and support thousands of businesses,” they said.
The KEPSA team, including the Events Managers Association of Kenya (EMAK) and the Bouncers Association of Kenya, previously met with the Principal Secretary to discuss the security of businesses, conferences, and events.
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According to the stakeholders, the collaboration will establish a cooperative working group to develop a national event safety framework and set minimum standards for crowd control, medical readiness, fire safety, counter-terror coordination, and reporting.
“The new initiative will involve government agencies, private security providers, event managers, sports organizations, and industry associations to ensure events are safe, well-coordinated, and professionally managed,”
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In events, the organizers will be expected to coordinate with police, ambulance services, and fire departments for risk assessments before approval to ensure early security planning.
“Under the new approach, security planning will be given priority. It was also agreed that large-scale gatherings would require formal risk assessments before approval,” read part of the release.
Additional focus areas include officer training, technology investment, cybersecurity, public health safeguards, and counterfeiting measures to ensure events are professionally managed and secure.
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In December 2025, Karen Lojore, a Daystar University student, lost her life at the Tukutane Entertainment concert headlined by Nigerian artist Asake.
Karen was among the long queues near a gate into the Nyayo National Stadium, where delays in getting in were worsened by heavy rain, and other fans were injured.
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After the show, Asake broke his silence, saying he was devastated and called for accountability from the event organizers.
“I am devastated by the tragic incident that took place at the festival on Dec 20th in Nairobi,” said Asake
Her family and friends also called for a full investigation and justice, with Kenyans on social media expressing their sympathies.
However, the event organisers issued a more defensive statement. While confirming the loss of life and offering condolences, they stopped short of accepting liability.
“We are cooperating fully with emergency services and the appropriate authorities as they work to understand what happened,” the statement read.
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