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Four individuals were killed in the capital city when armed personnel opened fire and used teargas to disperse huge gatherings at a sports arena where statesman Raila Odinga's body was lying in state.

Political Leader Honored

Odinga, who had been a major force in the nation's political landscape for many years, passed away on Wednesday at eight decades while in hospital care in the Asian nation.

He campaigned vigorously for political pluralism, and we benefit from those rights today because of his efforts.

Chaos Unfolds at Stadium

Numerous followers congregated on roadways from dawn, with mayhem occurring when enormous throng breached a barrier at the city's central arena, causing military personnel to fire in the air.

• Two people perished from bullets at the stadium
• Fatalities later rose to four people
• Numerous people got wounded
• Police used teargas to clear numerous attendees

Aviation Hub Disruption and Parliament Confrontation

Previously that day, numerous of mourners momentarily entered the city's air terminal, disrupting a ceremony where the head of state and government representatives were receiving Odinga's body with formal recognition.

This incident led to a two-hour suspension of flight activities.

Groups also occupied adjacent streets and tried to enter the government complex, where the authorities had initially planned the community homage.

Political Legacy and Community Backing

Though mainly known as an government critic, Odinga became head of government in 2008 and also struck a agreement with the president last year in a political journey characterized by evolving coalitions.

He commanded strong loyalty among adherents, notably in his ethnic group based in the country's west, many of whom contend he was denied the highest office by vote manipulation.

Numerous of Odinga's mourners, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a multi-party democracy, expressed respect to Odinga's efforts as an advocate.