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Four people were killed in the capital city when armed personnel shot and employed chemical irritants to break up enormous assemblies at a sports arena where opposition leader Raila Odinga's corpse was displayed for homage.

Political Figure Mourned

Odinga, who remained a significant presence in Kenyan politics for many years, passed away on midweek at 80 years old while receiving medical treatment in the subcontinent.

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

Chaos Unfolds at Stadium

Countless devotees assembled on roadways from sunrise, with chaos breaking out when enormous throng forced open a gate at the capital's primary venue, causing soldiers to discharge weapons upward.

• A pair of persons were shot dead at the venue
• Death toll eventually reached to 4
• Many individuals were hurt
• Authorities used teargas to disperse numerous grievers

Airport Incident and Parliament Confrontation

During the morning, thousands of grievers temporarily invaded Nairobi's international airport, halting a ceremony where the nation's leader and other officials were accepting Odinga's remains with formal recognition.

This incident caused a two-hour suspension of airport operations.

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

Political Legacy and Community Support

Though mainly known as an government critic, Odinga assumed the role of head of government in 2008 and also struck a alliance with the leader last year in a political journey defined by changing partnerships.

He generated passionate devotion among followers, especially in his ethnic group based in western Kenya, many of whom believe he was deprived of the presidency by election irregularities.

Countless of Odinga's followers, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a multi-faction governance, offered homage to Odinga's work as an activist.