Condolences are not enough! Willis Otieno demands accountability after concert fan dies
Lawyer Willis Otieno has reacted strongly to the recent death of a fan at a Nairobi concert, saying organisers and authorities must take full responsibility.
Taking it to X on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, he said that when people buy tickets to events, they trust their lives to those in charge. Otieno emphasised that this trust creates a duty of care, which is both legal and moral.
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He said, “You buy a ticket to see your favourite artist, and you don’t come out alive.”
He explained that organisers cannot treat safety as a suggestion or an afterthought.
“When that duty is breached, responsibility does not vanish with condolences,” he added. Otieno called for full accountability for what happened.
Otieno warned that failing to uphold safety rules has serious consequences.
“Accountability must follow,” he said. He emphasised that those responsible for events must plan and manage them effectively to ensure the protection of attendees. Otieno’s comments came shortly after the tragic incident that shook Nairobi’s music community.
Concert safety and responsibility
The tragedy involved Nigerian singer Asake, whose show in December 2025 ended in the death of a concertgoer. Asake confirmed the victim, Karen Lojore, had passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025. The singer stated that he was deeply affected by the incident and expressed his sorrow for the loss.
Asake said, “I am devastated by the tragic incident that took place at the festival on Dec 20th in Nairobi.”
He explained that the news left him shaken and heartbroken. Asake’s statement showed his sympathy for the family and friends of the deceased.
Both Otieno and Asake have highlighted the importance of safety and accountability in public events. Otieno stressed that organisers, promoters, and authorities must take their duty of care seriously. He said that attendees put their trust in these officials, and when something goes wrong, it cannot be ignored.
Asake added that the tragedy reminded everyone that music events, while joyful, require careful planning to prevent accidents.
“My thoughts are with everyone grieving,” he said, expressing the need for responsibility beyond mere condolences. Both voices call for stricter safety measures to ensure such incidents do not happen again.
