Mourners killed by Kenya police at ex-PM's national farewell not part of violence, BBC finds
Summary
Three people were shot and killed by Kenyan police during a national farewell event for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who died at 80. A BBC investigation found that the victims were far from the violent clashes that led police to open fire, and the incident is still under official investigation.Key Facts
- The shooting happened at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi during a farewell event for Raila Odinga in October 2025.
- Three mourners, Evans Kiche, Vincent Ogutu, and Jidah Burka, were killed by police gunfire.
- The victims were between 60 and 160 meters away from the violent scuffles near the VIP section.
- Police fired live bullets after some mourners threw objects at security guards.
- Raila Odinga was Kenya’s longest-serving opposition leader and a prominent political figure.
- The stadium was not fully secured due to a last-minute venue change and large crowd size.
- Kenya’s Independent Policing Oversight Authority is investigating the police conduct; no one has been held responsible yet.
- Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said police were under pressure and acted based on their judgment during the event.
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