A stampede that occurred outside the Moi International Sports Center in Kasarani on Tuesday morning injured at least eight people.

This was after hundreds of Kenyans attending the inauguration of President-elect William Ruto forced their way into the stadium.

After the scenario descended into chaos, more police had to be dispatched in order to maintain order.

Police claimed they were unable to contain the mob when it broke through the stadium's barriers a few minutes after 6 AM and entered without being searched.

“There was a breach but we have controlled the situation,” said a police officer at the scene.

Videos from the event showed hordes of people streaming into the stadium screaming hysterically.

Some sustained injuries, with Red Cross personnel seen evacuating the casualties from the scene. Police later said they had closed the gates.

"In anticipation of being part of history, Kenyans have thronged into the venue in large numbers. By 5.00 am this morning, the venue had already filled to capacity, as more people continued to troop to the venue," police spokesperson Bruno Shioso said in a statement.

"To avoid logistical challenges, this is to request the public to make alternative arrangements to view the proceedings, especially from the comfort of their homes."

For those who were locked out by 7:30 am, huge screens were installed outside the stadium.

For the event, up to 10,000 police personnel had been mobilized. A few were placed on the streets, and more were placed close to the event's location.