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Four people were killed in Kenya's capital when law enforcement opened fire and employed chemical irritants to disperse enormous assemblies at a venue where political figure Raila Odinga's corpse was lying in state.

National Leader Honored

The statesman, who was a prominent player in the nation's political landscape for a long period, died on midweek at 80 years old while receiving medical treatment in India.

He fought tirelessly for democratic systems, and we experience those liberties today because of his efforts.

Chaos Breaks Out at Stadium

Countless devotees assembled on thoroughfares from dawn, with mayhem erupting when a large crowd forced open a barrier at the city's central arena, leading to soldiers to fire in the air.

• Two individuals perished from bullets at the location
• Fatalities eventually reached to four people
• Many individuals sustained injuries
• Authorities used teargas to scatter numerous grievers

Airport Incident and Parliament Confrontation

During the morning, countless of grievers briefly stormed Nairobi's international airport, halting a formal proceeding where the head of state and dignitaries were welcoming Odinga's body with formal recognition.

This incident caused a two-hour suspension of airport operations.

Groups also occupied adjacent streets and tried to enter parliament, where the government had first arranged the open visitation.

National Legacy and Ethnic Backing

Though mainly known as an government critic, Odinga became head of government in 2008 and also established a agreement with the president last year in a public service marked by shifting alliances.

He inspired strong loyalty among adherents, especially in his Luo community based in western Kenya, many of whom contend he was denied the nation's leadership by election irregularities.

Many of Odinga's supporters, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a multi-faction governance, offered homage to Odinga's efforts as an campaigner.