NAIROBI, Kenya — Days after a young woman died in a stampede at the Asake concert in Nyayo National Stadium, Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has sharply criticised the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen for the apparent lack of action and transparency.
In a strongly worded statement on Tuesday, Kioni described the silence from law enforcement as “not just painful, it is dangerous,” accusing the authorities of failing to provide timely accountability in the wake of the tragedy.
Karen Lojore, who was a student at Daystar University, died during a stampede that was blamed on poor security and crowd management.
“This silence sends a message that lives can be lost and forgotten, that families can grieve alone, and that negligence can go unpunished,” Kioni said.
“We have lost far too many young people in this country, and each time we move on as if nothing happened. We normalise tragedy, and in doing so, we betray our own future.”
One of the most heartbreaking realities in our country today is how cheap human life has become.Over the weekend, at a concert organized by fellow Kenyans, a young woman lost her life. A young life full of promise was taken. Days later, there has been no accountability. No
Kioni urged the DCI and Interior CS to prioritise an immediate investigation, to ensure that those responsible, including event organisers and security personnel, are held accountable.
He emphasised that leadership and government must translate into protection and justice for citizens, warning that no infrastructure or political realignment can compensate for a state that fails to safeguard its people.
“The future of Kenya belongs to our young people. We owe them safety, accountability, and peace of mind. Leadership must mean responsibility. Justice cannot be optional,” he added.
The Asake concert tragedy, which left at least one young woman dead and dozens injured, has sparked public outrage over crowd management and security lapses at large events.
As received: The late Karen Lojore was a student of Daystar University. The institution has also confirmed that she lost her life following the stampede at the Asake concert.The institution is inviting its community to attend to Karen’s family and friends in prayer and presence
Survivors and witnesses have criticised poor planning and inadequate control measures, highlighting the need for stricter safety protocols and transparent accountability from law enforcement.
Legal experts and consumer rights advocates have also called for clarity, arguing that negligence at public events cannot go unpunished.
“This incident is a stark reminder that words of sympathy are not enough,” Kioni said. “We cannot mourn in public and govern in silence. Every life matters, and every loss demands answers.”
The incident occurred amid overcrowding and delays at the stadium’s entry points, as thousands of fans attempted to gain access to the venue.
Eyewitnesses told local media that heavy rain and poor crowd management created chaos, with frustrated attendees pushing to enter, triggering a deadly crush near the gates.
Asake said he is ‘devastated’ after Lojore died at his concert at a stadium in Nairobi.
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