Three mourners who were shot dead by security forces during a national farewell ceremony for former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga were supposedly not involved in the scuffles that triggered the gunfire. A comprehensive journalistic investigation into the incident at Nairobi's Kasarani Stadium reveals that the victims were stationed far away from the areas of unrest.

Video analysis indicates that the deceased were standing between 60 and 160 meters away from the crowds clashing with guards near the VIP pavilion. Evans Kiche and Jidah Burka suffered fatal gunshot wounds to the head, while Vincent Ogutu was hit in the chest. Representatives of the Kenyan regime attempted to defend the security response, claiming officers were under immense pressure after long hours of duty and responding to stone-throwing.

However, forensic assessments suggest that members of an elite police unit tasked with presidential protection allegedly opened fire indiscriminately. A full year after the tragedy, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has yet to hold anyone accountable, leaving grieving families such as the widow of Vincent Ogutu searching for answers regarding why their loved ones were targeted.

Source: www.bbc.co.uk