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Four individuals were killed in Nairobi when armed personnel opened fire and deployed teargas to disperse huge gatherings at a sports arena where statesman Raila Odinga's remains was lying in state.

National Figure Honored

Odinga, who was a prominent player in the country's governance for a long period, passed away on that day at 80 years old while receiving medical treatment in the Asian nation.

He campaigned vigorously for democratic systems, and we are enjoying those freedoms today because of his efforts.

Turmoil Unfolds at Venue

Countless followers congregated on thoroughfares from sunrise, with chaos occurring when massive group breached a barrier at the capital's primary venue, prompting soldiers to fire in the air.

• Two people lost their lives to gunfire at the stadium
• Fatalities eventually reached to four
• Scores of persons were hurt
• Police used teargas to scatter numerous attendees

Aviation Hub Incident and Government Building Standoff

During the morning, thousands of grievers momentarily entered the capital's aviation hub, interrupting a formal proceeding where President William Ruto and dignitaries were receiving Odinga's body with formal recognition.

This event led to a brief stoppage of flight activities.

Groups also occupied adjacent streets and attempted to breach the legislative building, where the government had originally scheduled the public viewing.

National Impact and Ethnic Devotion

Though mainly known as an political challenger, Odinga served as head of government in 2008 and also established a political pact with the president last year in a career marked by evolving coalitions.

He inspired strong loyalty among followers, notably in his cultural background based in the country's west, many of whom maintain he was denied the presidency by vote manipulation.

Countless of Odinga's mourners, who were not yet born in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a multi-party democracy, offered homage to Odinga's contributions as an activist.