Overview
- Kenyan police said a 20-year-old woman, identified as Karen Lojore, died after a brief stampede near a Nyayo Stadium entrance on Dec. 20.
- Spokesman Michael Muchiri said crowd control at the venue “was not very ok” and investigators will determine causes and preventive steps in the coming weeks.
- Paramedics attempted resuscitation at the scene before transporting Lojore to Nairobi West Hospital, where she was pronounced dead, and her body was later moved to the City Mortuary.
- Asake posted that he was devastated, pledged support to Lojore’s family, and called for accountability; promoter Tukutane Entertainment confirmed a loss of life and said it is cooperating with authorities.
- Reports cite rain-related delays, long queues, and narrow gates contributing to the crush, and the tragedy has renewed scrutiny following a deadly 2022 crowd surge at his Brixton Academy show.