The organisers of Nigerian singer Asake’s Nairobi concert have been dragged to court following the death of a female reveller during a stampede at Nyayo National Stadium on December 20, 2025.
In a constitutional petition filed at the High Court’s Constitutional and Human Rights Division, the petitioners are seeking KSh100 million in compensation for the family of Karen Lojore, who lost her life during the chaotic event. The case argues that her death was preventable and foreseeable, blaming serious failures in crowd control, safety planning and emergency response.
The petition, filed in the public interest and on behalf of affected concertgoers, names Tukutane Entertainment Kenya Limited, the lead event organiser, as the primary respondent. Also sued are the Nairobi City County Government, the National Police Service (NPS), Sports Kenya, and the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK).
According to court documents, the concert descended into chaos due to overcrowding, ticketing system failures, poor crowd management, and the abrupt closure of stadium gates hours before the advertised deadline. The sudden closure allegedly caused panic and intense pushing at entry points, triggering a deadly stampede that resulted in Lojore’s death. Several other attendees reportedly sustained physical injuries and psychological trauma.
The petition further claims that there were no visible ambulances, paramedics, or accessible first-aid services at the time of the incident. Injured revellers were allegedly left to rely on fellow concertgoers for assistance as the situation spiralled out of control.
Authorities have also been accused of regulatory failures. Nairobi County is faulted for licensing the event without confirming compliance with safety and medical requirements. Sports Kenya is accused of allowing the use of Nyayo National Stadium without verifying safety standards, while the National Police Service is blamed for failing to deploy adequate officers to manage the massive crowd.
The Competition Authority of Kenya has been cited for allegedly failing to regulate unsafe and exploitative commercial practices associated with large-scale entertainment events.
Although Lojore’s family is not directly listed as a petitioner, the court action seeks compensation on their behalf. The petition specifically asks the court to compel Tukutane Entertainment Kenya Limited to pay KSh100 million in damages for the loss of life.
The case is expected to reignite debate over event safety, crowd control, and accountability at major concerts in Kenya.
