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Four people were killed in Kenya's capital when law enforcement discharged weapons and deployed teargas to scatter enormous assemblies at a sports arena where political figure Raila Odinga's body was on public view.

National Leader Mourned

The politician, who had been a prominent player in the country's governance for many years, died on midweek at eight decades while receiving medical treatment in India.

He fought tirelessly for democratic systems, and we are enjoying those liberties today because of his work.

Chaos Erupts at Arena

Countless supporters gathered on the streets from early morning, with chaos breaking out when enormous throng breached a entrance at Nairobi's main stadium, prompting armed forces to discharge weapons upward.

• Two people lost their lives to gunfire at the stadium
• Fatalities eventually reached to 4
• Many individuals were hurt
• Authorities employed irritants to scatter numerous attendees

Airport Disruption and Government Building Standoff

During the morning, numerous of grievers temporarily invaded Nairobi's international airport, halting a official event where President William Ruto and dignitaries were receiving Odinga's body with formal recognition.

This situation caused a two-hour suspension of aviation services.

Crowds also flooded adjacent streets and sought to penetrate the legislative building, where the authorities had originally scheduled the open visitation.

National Legacy and Community Support

Though mainly known as an opposition figure, Odinga became prime minister in 2008 and also established a political pact with Ruto last year in a political journey marked by evolving coalitions.

He commanded passionate devotion among followers, especially in his Luo community based in the country's west, many of whom contend he was deprived of the highest office by electoral fraud.

Countless of Odinga's mourners, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-party democracy, offered homage to Odinga's efforts as an advocate.