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Four individuals perished in Kenya's capital when armed personnel opened fire and used teargas to scatter enormous assemblies at a stadium where political figure Raila Odinga's corpse was lying in state.

National Figure Remembered

The statesman, who had been a major force in the country's governance for decades, passed away on Wednesday at 80 years old while in hospital care in the subcontinent.

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

Chaos Breaks Out at Arena

Countless followers gathered on thoroughfares from early morning, with chaos breaking out when enormous throng forced open a barrier at Nairobi's main stadium, causing soldiers to shoot skyward.

• Two individuals lost their lives to gunfire at the stadium
• Fatalities eventually reached to 4
• Many persons sustained injuries
• Police used teargas to clear numerous mourners

Aviation Hub Event and Parliament Confrontation

During the morning, countless of supporters temporarily invaded the city's air terminal, halting a official event where the head of state and government representatives were receiving Odinga's remains with formal recognition.

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

Assemblies also flooded adjacent streets and attempted to breach the legislative building, where the authorities had originally scheduled the public viewing.

National Heritage and Ethnic Backing

Although primarily recognized as an political challenger, Odinga served as senior minister in 2008 and also struck a agreement with the leader last year in a public service marked by evolving coalitions.

He inspired strong loyalty among followers, especially in his cultural background based in the country's west, many of whom contend he was denied the nation's leadership by vote manipulation.

Many of Odinga's followers, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a multi-party democracy, paid tribute to Odinga's efforts as an advocate.