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A quartet of persons were killed in Nairobi when security forces opened fire and used teargas to disperse huge gatherings at a stadium where statesman Raila Odinga's body was displayed for homage.

Political Leader Remembered

Odinga, who was a major force in the country's governance for a long period, died on that day at eight decades while receiving medical treatment in India.

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

Chaos Breaks Out at Arena

Numerous devotees congregated on roadways from early morning, with chaos erupting when a large crowd breached a entrance at Nairobi's main stadium, prompting soldiers to shoot skyward.

• Two people perished from bullets at the venue
• Casualties eventually reached to four people
• Scores of persons sustained injuries
• Law enforcement used teargas to disperse thousands mourners

Airport Event and Government Building Situation

Previously that day, numerous of mourners temporarily invaded Nairobi's international airport, interrupting a official event where the head of state and government representatives were accepting Odinga's corpse with formal recognition.

This incident prompted a brief stoppage of aviation services.

Assemblies also occupied adjacent streets and tried to enter parliament, where the authorities had first arranged the community homage.

Political Legacy and Ethnic Support

While predominantly identified as an political challenger, Odinga assumed the role of head of government in 2008 and also established a alliance with Ruto last year in a career characterized by changing partnerships.

He commanded intense commitment among adherents, particularly in his Luo community based in the country's west, many of whom maintain he was deprived of the nation's leadership by vote manipulation.

Countless of Odinga's supporters, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-party democracy, paid tribute to Odinga's efforts as an activist.