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Four people lost their lives in Nairobi when law enforcement discharged weapons and employed chemical irritants to break up huge gatherings at a venue where political figure Raila Odinga's corpse was displayed for homage.

National Figure Remembered

Odinga, who was a prominent player in Kenyan politics for decades, died on midweek at eight decades while receiving medical treatment in India.

He fought tirelessly for democratic systems, and we experience those freedoms today because of his efforts.

Chaos Unfolds at Venue

Thousands supporters gathered on roadways from sunrise, with mayhem erupting when enormous throng breached a gate at the city's central arena, causing armed forces to shoot skyward.

• A pair of persons lost their lives to gunfire at the stadium
• Fatalities eventually reached to 4
• Numerous persons were hurt
• Police deployed chemical agents to disperse countless attendees

Aviation Hub Disruption and Government Building Standoff

During the morning, countless of grievers temporarily invaded Nairobi's international airport, halting a official event where the nation's leader and government representatives were receiving Odinga's remains with military honors.

This event led to a temporary halt of aviation services.

Crowds also overwhelmed surrounding thoroughfares and tried to enter the legislative building, where the authorities had first arranged the public viewing.

National Impact and Ethnic Support

Though mainly known as an political challenger, Odinga assumed the role of head of government in 2008 and also established a alliance with the leader last year in a political journey marked by changing partnerships.

He inspired strong loyalty among followers, notably in his Luo community based in western Kenya, many of whom maintain he was denied the presidency by election irregularities.

Countless of Odinga's mourners, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya became a pluralistic political system, offered homage to Odinga's efforts as an activist.