Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has urged authorities to take immediate action following the death of Daystar University student Karen Lojore during a crowd surge at Nyayo National Stadium over the weekend.
In a public statement on X, Kioni criticised the absence of investigations and highlighted the need for stronger protections for young Kenyans at public events.
Lojore, a 20-year-old pursuing a degree in Applied Computer Science at Daystar University, died after being caught in a crush of fans entering the stadium.
The concert, headlined by Nigerian artist Asake, drew thousands of attendees, with eyewitnesses reporting long queues and heavy rainfall that contributed to congestion at entry points.
She was rushed to Nairobi West Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival, and her body was later transferred to the City Mortuary.
In his statement, Kioni emphasised that the lack of arrests or a formal investigation sends a “dangerous message” about public safety.
“It sends a message that lives can be lost and forgotten, that families can grieve alone, and that negligence can go unpunished,” he wrote.
He called on authorities, including the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), to ensure accountability, stressing that leadership entails responsibility and the protection of citizens.
Kioni also placed the tragedy within a broader societal context, warning that repeated preventable incidents undermine trust in governance and threaten Kenya’s youth.
“No amount of infrastructure, political realignment, or economic statistics can justify a nation that fails to protect its young people,” he said.
His comments reflect ongoing concerns about enforcement of safety standards at large public gatherings in Kenya.
While Asake and the event organisers, Tukutane Entertainment, have expressed condolences and pledged cooperation with authorities, Kioni stressed that expressions of sympathy alone are insufficient.
He urged the government to act promptly to prevent future tragedies and ensure justice for victims’ families.
The incident has reignited public debate on crowd management and event safety in Kenya.