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Four people were killed in Nairobi when law enforcement discharged weapons and employed chemical irritants to disperse huge gatherings at a stadium where statesman Raila Odinga's corpse was on public view.

Political Leader Mourned

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

He struggled relentlessly for political pluralism, and we experience those liberties today because of his struggle.

Turmoil Unfolds at Arena

Countless followers assembled on roadways from early morning, with mayhem breaking out when massive group forced open a entrance at the city's central arena, causing armed forces to shoot skyward.

• A pair of persons were shot dead at the venue
• Death toll subsequently increased to four people
• Many individuals got wounded
• Law enforcement deployed chemical agents to disperse thousands mourners

Aviation Hub Incident and Parliament Situation

Previously that day, numerous of mourners temporarily invaded the capital's aviation hub, interrupting a ceremony where the nation's leader and other officials were welcoming Odinga's corpse with formal recognition.

This event caused a temporary halt of airport operations.

Assemblies also occupied surrounding thoroughfares and sought to penetrate the legislative building, where the authorities had originally scheduled the public viewing.

National Impact and Ethnic Support

Though mainly known as an government critic, Odinga became prime minister in 2008 and also struck a political pact with Ruto last year in a career defined by changing partnerships.

He commanded passionate devotion among followers, especially in his ethnic group based in the country's west, many of whom contend he was deprived of the nation's leadership by vote manipulation.

Many of Odinga's followers, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-faction governance, offered homage to Odinga's contributions as an advocate.