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Four people were killed in Nairobi when law enforcement opened fire and used teargas to break up massive crowds at a venue where political figure Raila Odinga's body was displayed for homage.

Political Figure Honored

Odinga, who was a major force in the country's governance for many years, succumbed on midweek at eight decades while in hospital care in the Asian nation.

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

Turmoil Erupts at Stadium

Countless devotees congregated on the streets from dawn, with disorder occurring when enormous throng breached a entrance at the capital's primary venue, leading to soldiers to fire in the air.

• Two individuals lost their lives to gunfire at the stadium
• Fatalities eventually reached to 4
• Scores of individuals got wounded
• Authorities used teargas to clear thousands attendees

Airport Incident and Parliament Situation

During the morning, thousands of grievers temporarily invaded the city's air terminal, halting a formal proceeding where the nation's leader and government representatives were receiving Odinga's corpse with formal recognition.

This incident caused a brief stoppage of flight activities.

Crowds also occupied surrounding thoroughfares and tried to enter the legislative building, where the authorities had first arranged the community homage.

Political Legacy and Community Devotion

Although primarily recognized as an government critic, Odinga became prime minister in 2008 and also established a agreement with Ruto last year in a career characterized by shifting alliances.

He generated strong loyalty among supporters, particularly in his Luo community based in western Kenya, many of whom maintain he was prevented from obtaining the nation's leadership by election irregularities.

Countless of Odinga's followers, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a multi-faction governance, expressed respect to Odinga's work as an campaigner.