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Four individuals were killed in Kenya's capital when armed personnel discharged weapons and used teargas to scatter massive crowds at a stadium where political figure Raila Odinga's corpse was displayed for homage.

Political Leader Mourned

Odinga, who had been a prominent player in the country's governance for many years, died on that day at age 80 while receiving medical treatment in India.

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

Chaos Erupts at Arena

Thousands supporters gathered on the streets from early morning, with chaos erupting when massive group breached a barrier at the city's central arena, prompting soldiers to shoot skyward.

• Two people lost their lives to gunfire at the venue
• Death toll eventually reached to four people
• Numerous individuals got wounded
• Police employed irritants to clear countless mourners

Aviation Hub Incident and Government Building Situation

Previously that day, numerous of mourners temporarily invaded Nairobi's international airport, halting a formal proceeding where the head of state and other officials were receiving Odinga's corpse with formal recognition.

This event caused a two-hour suspension of flight activities.

Assemblies also overwhelmed adjacent streets and tried to enter the legislative building, where the government had first arranged the community homage.

Political Heritage and Community Backing

Though mainly known as an political challenger, Odinga served as senior minister in 2008 and also formed a political pact with the president last year in a political journey marked by changing partnerships.

He commanded strong loyalty among supporters, especially in his Luo community based in the nation's western region, many of whom maintain he was deprived of the presidency by electoral fraud.

Numerous of Odinga's followers, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya became a pluralistic political system, expressed respect to Odinga's contributions as an advocate.