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Four individuals perished in Nairobi when law enforcement discharged weapons and deployed teargas to disperse huge gatherings at a sports arena where statesman Raila Odinga's remains was displayed for homage.

National Leader Mourned

Odinga, who remained a prominent player in the nation's political landscape for many years, passed away on Wednesday at eight decades while in hospital care in India.

He fought tirelessly for democratic systems, and we are enjoying those rights today because of his work.

Chaos Erupts at Venue

Thousands supporters congregated on thoroughfares from dawn, with disorder occurring when a large crowd broke through a barrier at Nairobi's main stadium, causing soldiers to fire in the air.

• A pair of persons were shot dead at the stadium
• Fatalities eventually reached to 4
• Scores of persons were hurt
• Police used teargas to clear countless grievers

Airport Incident and Parliament Confrontation

During the morning, countless of grievers temporarily invaded Nairobi's international airport, interrupting a ceremony where President William Ruto and dignitaries were receiving Odinga's body with armed forces tribute.

This situation caused a temporary halt of aviation services.

Groups also occupied nearby roads and sought to penetrate parliament, where the administration had first arranged the public viewing.

Political Legacy and Ethnic Support

Though mainly known as an government critic, Odinga served as prime minister in 2008 and also established a agreement with Ruto last year in a public service characterized by changing partnerships.

He generated intense commitment among supporters, especially in his Luo community based in the country's west, many of whom maintain he was denied the highest office by election irregularities.

Countless of Odinga's mourners, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a pluralistic political system, offered homage to Odinga's contributions as an campaigner.