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A quartet of persons perished in Kenya's capital when armed personnel discharged weapons and used teargas to disperse huge gatherings at a venue where statesman Raila Odinga's corpse was displayed for homage.

National Leader Mourned

Odinga, who remained a significant presence in the nation's political landscape for many years, died on that day at 80 years old while receiving medical treatment in the Asian nation.

He struggled relentlessly for political pluralism, and we are enjoying those rights today because of his struggle.

Chaos Erupts at Arena

Numerous devotees assembled on thoroughfares from early morning, with chaos breaking out when enormous throng breached a gate at the capital's primary venue, prompting armed forces to shoot skyward.

• Two individuals were shot dead at the stadium
• Fatalities subsequently increased to four people
• Many people were hurt
• Law enforcement used teargas to scatter countless mourners

Airport Incident and Parliament Standoff

During the morning, numerous of supporters briefly stormed Nairobi's international airport, disrupting a official event where the nation's leader and dignitaries were accepting Odinga's remains with military honors.

This event prompted a temporary halt of airport operations.

Crowds also occupied surrounding thoroughfares and attempted to breach parliament, where the government had first arranged the public viewing.

Political Legacy and Ethnic Support

Though mainly known as an opposition figure, Odinga served as prime minister in 2008 and also formed a agreement with the leader last year in a career marked by evolving coalitions.

He generated strong loyalty among followers, particularly in his cultural background based in the country's west, many of whom maintain he was deprived of the nation's leadership by vote manipulation.

Many of Odinga's followers, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya became a pluralistic political system, paid tribute to Odinga's contributions as an advocate.