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Four individuals were killed in Nairobi when armed personnel discharged weapons and used teargas to disperse massive crowds at a sports arena where opposition leader Raila Odinga's corpse was lying in state.

Political Leader Honored

Odinga, who had been a major force in Kenyan politics for decades, passed away on Wednesday at eight decades while undergoing healthcare in the subcontinent.

He fought tirelessly for multi-party democracy, and we experience those freedoms today because of his work.

Chaos Unfolds at Venue

Numerous supporters gathered on thoroughfares from dawn, with disorder breaking out when a large crowd broke through a barrier at the capital's primary venue, leading to armed forces to shoot skyward.

• Two individuals perished from bullets at the location
• Fatalities eventually reached to four people
• Numerous persons got wounded
• Police deployed chemical agents to scatter numerous attendees

Aviation Hub Event and Government Building Standoff

During the morning, countless of mourners briefly stormed Nairobi's international airport, disrupting a official event where the head of state and other officials were receiving Odinga's body with armed forces tribute.

This event prompted a brief stoppage of airport operations.

Groups also occupied surrounding thoroughfares and tried to enter parliament, where the authorities had originally scheduled the public viewing.

National Legacy and Community Backing

Though mainly known as an government critic, Odinga assumed the role of prime minister in 2008 and also formed a agreement with the president last year in a career defined by changing partnerships.

He inspired strong loyalty among supporters, especially in his Luo community based in the nation's western region, many of whom believe he was prevented from obtaining the presidency by election irregularities.

Numerous of Odinga's supporters, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-party democracy, expressed respect to Odinga's efforts as an advocate.