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Four people perished in the capital city when armed personnel opened fire and used teargas to disperse huge gatherings at a sports arena where political figure Raila Odinga's body was on public view.

National Leader Honored

The politician, who was a major force in the country's governance for a long period, succumbed on Wednesday at 80 years old while receiving medical treatment in the Asian nation.

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

Turmoil Erupts at Arena

Countless devotees congregated on roadways from sunrise, with chaos erupting when enormous throng breached a barrier at the capital's primary venue, leading to military personnel to shoot skyward.

• Two individuals were shot dead at the stadium
• Fatalities subsequently increased to four people
• Scores of people got wounded
• Police employed irritants to clear countless mourners

Aviation Hub Incident and Parliament Situation

Previously that day, countless of supporters momentarily entered the capital's aviation hub, interrupting a formal proceeding where President William Ruto and government representatives were receiving Odinga's body with formal recognition.

This situation prompted a temporary halt of flight activities.

Crowds also flooded nearby roads and tried to enter the legislative building, where the government had originally scheduled the public viewing.

National Legacy and Community Backing

Though mainly known as an government critic, Odinga served as head of government in 2008 and also struck a agreement with Ruto last year in a career marked by evolving coalitions.

He generated strong loyalty among adherents, especially in his ethnic group 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 not living in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a multi-party democracy, paid tribute to Odinga's contributions as an advocate.