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Four individuals lost their lives in Nairobi when law enforcement discharged weapons and used teargas to scatter massive crowds at a stadium where statesman Raila Odinga's body was on public view.

Political Figure Honored

The politician, who had been a major force in Kenyan politics for a long period, passed away on midweek at 80 years old while receiving medical treatment in the Asian nation.

He campaigned vigorously for democratic systems, and we experience those liberties today because of his work.

Chaos Breaks Out at Arena

Thousands devotees gathered on the streets from early morning, with chaos erupting when enormous throng breached a entrance at the capital's primary venue, leading to armed forces to fire in the air.

• A pair of persons were shot dead at the stadium
• Death toll later rose to four
• Scores of people were hurt
• Police deployed chemical agents to clear countless grievers

Airport Disruption and Government Building Standoff

During the morning, thousands of grievers briefly stormed Nairobi's international airport, interrupting a official event where President William Ruto and dignitaries were welcoming Odinga's body with military honors.

This incident caused a temporary halt of airport operations.

Assemblies also flooded adjacent streets and sought to penetrate parliament, where the authorities had first arranged the community homage.

Political Legacy and Community Support

While predominantly identified as an opposition figure, Odinga became prime minister in 2008 and also formed a political pact with the president last year in a political journey marked by evolving coalitions.

He inspired passionate devotion among supporters, notably in his ethnic group based in the country's west, many of whom maintain he was prevented from obtaining the presidency by election irregularities.

Countless 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 advocate.