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Four people lost their lives in Nairobi when armed personnel discharged weapons and employed chemical irritants to disperse enormous assemblies at a sports arena where statesman Raila Odinga's body was on public view.

National Leader Mourned

The statesman, who was a major force in Kenyan politics for many years, passed away on Wednesday at 80 years old while undergoing healthcare in India.

He fought tirelessly for political pluralism, and we experience those rights today because of his struggle.

Turmoil Breaks Out at Venue

Thousands devotees gathered on thoroughfares from early morning, with chaos breaking out when massive group breached a entrance at Nairobi's main stadium, leading to soldiers to fire in the air.

• Two people were shot dead at the venue
• Fatalities subsequently increased to four people
• Many persons were hurt
• Police deployed chemical agents to scatter numerous attendees

Airport Disruption and Parliament Situation

Previously that day, thousands of grievers temporarily invaded the capital's aviation hub, disrupting a ceremony where the nation's leader and other officials were accepting Odinga's corpse with military honors.

This incident prompted a two-hour suspension of flight activities.

Groups also flooded adjacent streets and attempted to breach parliament, where the authorities had initially planned the public viewing.

Political Heritage and Community Support

Though mainly known as an political challenger, Odinga became head of government in 2008 and also formed a agreement with the president last year in a public service defined by shifting alliances.

He generated passionate devotion among supporters, particularly in his cultural background based in the country's west, many of whom maintain he was prevented from obtaining the presidency by vote manipulation.

Countless of Odinga's followers, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-faction governance, paid tribute to Odinga's contributions as an advocate.