A student from Daystar University died after a chaotic crowd surge at a recent concert. Karen Lojore, who was twenty years old and in her second year at the Athi River campus, was injured during the stampede at an Asake performance. Her family is now grieving her loss, especially during the holiday season. Her father, Paul Britton Lojore, called it a tremendous loss. Friends who attended the event with her described a scene of confusion and tragedy after they briefly separated at the entrance.
A memorial service was held at the Kenyatta National Hospital chapel, where friends and classmates gathered. People remembered Karen as a lively, intelligent, and kind person who loved her pets. Her family is demanding a full investigation into the incident, noting she had planned to move to the United Kingdom after finishing her studies. The event organizers, Tukutane Entertainment, stated they are cooperating with authorities. They have faced significant public blame for what many see as poor crowd management. The university community also held a separate candlelight vigil at its Nairobi campus to honor her.
A memorial service was held at the Kenyatta National Hospital chapel, where friends and classmates gathered. People remembered Karen as a lively, intelligent, and kind person who loved her pets. Her family is demanding a full investigation into the incident, noting she had planned to move to the United Kingdom after finishing her studies. The event organizers, Tukutane Entertainment, stated they are cooperating with authorities. They have faced significant public blame for what many see as poor crowd management. The university community also held a separate candlelight vigil at its Nairobi campus to honor her.
