Ruto Issues a Statement on Kericho Stadium Tragedy

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Saturday, October 21, 2023 –President William Ruto has sympathized with victims if Kericho Stadium tragedy who lost and some hurt in a stampede head of the 6oth Mashujaa Day event.

In a Saturday October 21 statement, the head of State stated that he had received the bad news and wished those who got injuries at the Stadium a quick recovery.

The President also mourned with families that lost their loved ones in the tragedy that took place hours to the Mashujaa fete.

“My heart goes out to the families of the victims of the tragedy at the Kericho Green Stadium ahead of the Mashujaa Day celebrations. We extend our deepest condolences and pray for the quick recovery of the injured. Poleni sana,” Ruto stated in a statement seen by Homenew.Co.ke on Saturday October 21 morning

At least four women died in the stampede at Kericho Stadium Friday as a crowd scrambled to get in for the Mashujaa Day celebrations.

The incident occurred at 3 am at gate “C” when a crowd panicked after an accidental spill of hot tea from a hawker, which they mistook for teargas.

Police said several other people, including officers, were injured in the melee and were rushed to hospital.

The event was presided over by President William Ruto, who arrived at 10AM, long after the incident.

“Several people who wanted to gain entry to the stadium were injured and rushed to Kericho County Referral Hospital. Sadly, four women passed away while undergoing treatment at the hospital,” a police report read in part.

Among the injured were three police officers, with one sustaining a fracture on the right leg, another having a cut wound on the right eye, and the third officer suffering a head injury.

Also injured were two Community Health Promoters one with a neck injury and the other with injuries on the back and left leg, police said.

A total of 13 victims sustained injuries, with four of them experiencing soft tissue injuries, while the others had injuries on their backs, legs, shoulders, and chests. The injured individuals range in age from 17 to 67 years old.

Police boss in the area confirmed that the injured are in stable condition and receiving treatment at Kericho County Referral Hospital.