Two Deaths and Dozens of Injuries Reported at Raila Odinga's Public Body Viewings - October 2025

Two fatalities were confirmed following a stampede at Nyayo National Stadium on Friday, October 17, as mourners viewed the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. According to Doctors Without Borders (MSF), the incident occurred when crowds surged forward, crushing some attendees. Separate events in Kisumu also resulted in medical emergencies, with 46 people requiring attention at Mamboleo on Saturday, October 18, for issues including stab wounds and dehydration. At Kisumu's Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, health personnel were reported to be overwhelmed by the large number of mourners collapsing from overcrowding, emotional distress, and exhaustion.