Rights group identifies 2 Kasarani shooting victims
Vocal Africa Executive Director Hussein Khalid said the deceased was identified as Evans Onyango Kiche, a 40-year-old husband and father of three. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Human rights organization Vocal Africa has identified two victims of a shooting incident at Nairobi's Kasarani Stadium, where police opened fire on mourners during the public viewing of the late Raila Odinga's body. The tragic event unfolded on Thursday afternoon when chaos erupted as crowds surged towards the VIP section.
- One identified victim is Evans Onyango Kiche, a 40-year-old man, husband, and father of three.
- The second identified victim is Vincent Otieno Ogutu, who leaves behind a wife and three daughters.
- Vocal Africa noted that three bodies from the Kasarani shooting had been received at the City Mortuary.
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