Investigation finds Kenya police killed mourners at Odinga funeral away from clashes

An investigation into deaths at the national funeral of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has found that police killed mourners who were not participating in the violence that erupted during the ceremony. Researchers examining over 1,500 videos and images from the March event determined that those fatally shot by officers were positioned away from the scuffles and posed no threat. The findings raise fresh questions about the conduct of security forces during what was meant to be a solemn state occasion. Police have previously stated that officers opened fire in response to clashes and rioting among attendees. However, the detailed analysis suggests that the use of force extended beyond containment of disturbances. The deaths during Odinga's funeral, held in his coastal hometown of Kisumu, triggered widespread criticism of Kenya's security response and renewed scrutiny of police tactics during public gatherings.