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A quartet of persons were killed in the capital city when security forces opened fire and deployed teargas to disperse huge gatherings at a stadium where political figure Raila Odinga's body was lying in state.

National Leader Mourned

Odinga, who had been a prominent player in Kenyan politics for many years, died on midweek at eight decades while undergoing healthcare in the subcontinent.

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

Chaos Breaks Out at Stadium

Thousands devotees gathered on roadways from early morning, with disorder breaking out when enormous throng broke through a entrance at the capital's primary venue, prompting soldiers to shoot skyward.

• Two individuals were shot dead at the venue
• Casualties subsequently increased to four
• Many people got wounded
• Authorities deployed chemical agents to scatter numerous attendees

Airport Event and Parliament Confrontation

Earlier in the day, numerous of supporters momentarily entered the capital's aviation hub, interrupting a ceremony where the nation's leader and government representatives were welcoming Odinga's body with formal recognition.

This event led to a temporary halt of aviation services.

Crowds also occupied nearby roads and sought to penetrate the legislative building, where the authorities had first arranged the open visitation.

National Impact and Community Support

Though mainly known as an political challenger, Odinga assumed the role of senior minister in 2008 and also struck a agreement with the president last year in a political journey defined by changing partnerships.

He generated intense commitment among adherents, notably in his Luo community based in western Kenya, many of whom believe he was deprived of the presidency by election irregularities.

Countless of Odinga's followers, who were not yet born in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a multi-faction governance, offered homage to Odinga's work as an campaigner.