[PHOTOS] Chaos at Kasarani as hundreds force their way into stadium

More police had to be brought in to control the situation

In Summary

• A few minutes past 6 AM, police said they were unable to control the crowd, which broke the stadium’s fences and trooped in without being frisked.

Members of the public running outside Kasarani stadium on September 13, 2022.
Members of the public running outside Kasarani stadium on September 13, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

At least eight people were injured in a stampede outside the Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani Tuesday morning.

This was after hundreds of Kenyans attending the inauguration of President-elect William Ruto forced their way into the stadium.

Military Police control crowds at Kasarani Stadium on September 13, 2022.
Military Police control crowds at Kasarani Stadium on September 13, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

More police had to be brought in to control the situation after the scene turned chaotic.

A few minutes past 6 AM, police said they were unable to control the crowd, which broke the stadium’s fences and trooped in without being frisked.

A woman is injured during a stampede at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi on September 13, 2022.
A woman is injured during a stampede at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi on September 13, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Members of public force their way into the stadium on September 13, 2022.
Members of public force their way into the stadium on September 13, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Members running outside Kasarani stadium on September 13, 2022.
Members running outside Kasarani stadium on September 13, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
A woman is escorted to first aid area after being injured during a stampede at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi on September 13, 2022
A woman is escorted to first aid area after being injured during a stampede at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi on September 13, 2022
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
A military officer gestures to members of public who overwhelmed police, forcing their way into the Kasarani Stadium on September 13, 2022
A military officer gestures to members of public who overwhelmed police, forcing their way into the Kasarani Stadium on September 13, 2022
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Members of public force their way into the stadium on September 13, 2022.
Members of public force their way into the stadium on September 13, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
A man is escorted to first aid area after being injured during a stampede at Kasarani Stadium on September 13, 2022
A man is escorted to first aid area after being injured during a stampede at Kasarani Stadium on September 13, 2022
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

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