Chaos erupted at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on Thursday, October 16, 2025, after police lobbed teargas canisters at mourners who had gathered to pay their last respects to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, sparking a stampede that left several people injured.
Footage aired live captured tense moments as the packed stadium quickly emptied, with mourners fleeing in panic amid clouds of teargas.
Shouts of “Get out!” echoed through the stands as security officers struggled to restore order.
Teargas Fired as Chaos Erupts at Kasarani During Raila Odinga’s Public Viewing. Photo: Courtesy.
Several journalists covering the tragic incident sustained injuries as chaos unfolded at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
Live footage captured distressing scenes of mourners sprawled on the ground, shielding their faces from teargas as others trampled over them in frantic efforts to flee.
Police officers were seen using force to drive people out of the stadium as tension escalated, with loud gunfire echoing across the venue while security personnel struggled to regain control of the situation.
The deployment of teargas and the resulting stampede occurred merely hours after the Kenya Red Cross reported treating several individuals injured during earlier processions along Parliament Road and at Cabanas as mourners escorted Raila Odinga’s body to Kasarani Stadium.
The decision to shift the public viewing from Parliament Buildings to Kasarani had been made earlier in the day after massive crowds turned up in Nairobi, overwhelming security and logistical preparations as thousands sought to pay their final respects to the late former Prime Minister.
