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Four individuals were killed in Nairobi when armed personnel discharged weapons and used teargas to scatter massive crowds at a venue where statesman Raila Odinga's body was on public view.

Political Leader Honored

The statesman, who had been a major force in the nation's political landscape for a long period, died on that day at age 80 while in hospital care in India.

He fought tirelessly for political pluralism, and we benefit from those rights today because of his struggle.

Chaos Erupts at Stadium

Countless devotees gathered on thoroughfares from sunrise, with disorder erupting when massive group forced open a barrier at the capital's primary venue, causing military personnel to discharge weapons upward.

• Two individuals were shot dead at the location
• Death toll later rose to four
• Scores of people were hurt
• Law enforcement used teargas to disperse thousands grievers

Aviation Hub Event and Parliament Situation

Previously that day, countless of supporters temporarily invaded the capital's aviation hub, interrupting a official event where the nation's leader and government representatives were welcoming Odinga's corpse with military honors.

This incident caused a two-hour suspension of flight activities.

Assemblies also occupied surrounding thoroughfares and sought to penetrate the government complex, where the government had originally scheduled the public viewing.

National Heritage and Community Devotion

Although primarily recognized as an opposition figure, Odinga served as prime minister in 2008 and also struck a agreement with Ruto last year in a political journey characterized by shifting alliances.

He commanded strong loyalty among supporters, particularly in his ethnic group based in western Kenya, many of whom contend he was prevented from obtaining the nation's leadership by electoral fraud.

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