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Four people perished in the capital city when armed personnel shot and used teargas to scatter enormous assemblies at a venue where statesman Raila Odinga's body was displayed for homage.

Political Figure Honored

Odinga, who was a major force in Kenyan politics for a long period, passed away on midweek at 80 years old while in hospital care in India.

He fought tirelessly for political pluralism, and we are enjoying those freedoms today because of his efforts.

Chaos Breaks Out at Venue

Numerous followers gathered on the streets from early morning, with disorder erupting when enormous throng broke through a gate at Nairobi's main stadium, leading to soldiers to fire in the air.

• A pair of persons lost their lives to gunfire at the venue
• Casualties later rose to four
• Numerous individuals were hurt
• Authorities deployed chemical agents to disperse thousands mourners

Aviation Hub Incident and Parliament Confrontation

Previously that day, countless of grievers momentarily entered the capital's aviation hub, halting a ceremony where the nation's leader and government representatives were accepting Odinga's remains with formal recognition.

This event led to a brief stoppage of airport operations.

Crowds also overwhelmed nearby roads and attempted to breach the legislative building, where the authorities had initially planned the open visitation.

Political Heritage and Ethnic Support

Although primarily recognized as an government critic, Odinga served as head of government in 2008 and also formed a political pact with the leader last year in a career characterized by evolving coalitions.

He inspired strong loyalty among supporters, especially in his ethnic group based in western Kenya, many of whom believe he was prevented from obtaining the presidency by vote manipulation.

Many of Odinga's mourners, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a multi-party democracy, offered homage to Odinga's efforts as an campaigner.