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An autopsy has revealed that the three people who died during the viewing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s body at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, sustained gunshot wounds to the head and chest.
The victims were reportedly shot amid chaos as security officers tried to restrain a crowd attempting to storm a VIP area where Odinga’s body was being prepared for public viewing on October 16, 2025 — just a day after his death in India. Police also fired tear gas to disperse the unruly crowd.
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At least two other people died in a stampede at Nyayo Stadium, with more than 300 others injured during the disturbances.
Government pathologist Dr. Bernard Midia, who conducted the postmortem at City Mortuary, confirmed that five bodies — three from Kasarani and two from Nyayo Stadium — were examined. “Two of the deceased had penetrating gunshot wounds to the head, causing severe brain injuries. Another had a bullet wound through the chest and abdomen, damaging vital organs. One victim from Nyayo Stadium died of suffocation,” Midia said.
The deceased were identified as Vincent Otieno Ogutu, 36; Evan Onyango Kiche, 40; Josfae Jida Burka, 42; and Josephine Anjao Akeng’o. One victim remains unidentified. Bullets recovered from the bodies of Kiche and Ogutu were handed over to the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) for forensic analysis.
Families of the victims, accompanied by human rights activists, attended the autopsy proceedings. Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, who was also present, promised to provide legal assistance to the affected families in their pursuit of justice.
Police are yet to release an official statement, though sources indicate the chaos began when supporters of Odinga breached security barriers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, forcing officials to remove the body from the plane. The crowd then marched with the body for nearly 30 kilometres to Kasarani Stadium, sparking further unrest. The breach led to the temporary closure of the airport for two hours.
