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A quartet of persons were killed in Nairobi when security forces shot and employed chemical irritants to break up huge gatherings at a sports arena where political figure Raila Odinga's remains was on public view.

Political Leader Mourned

The statesman, who had been a prominent player in Kenyan politics for decades, succumbed on midweek at eight decades while receiving medical treatment in the Asian nation.

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

Chaos Unfolds at Stadium

Thousands followers congregated on thoroughfares from dawn, with mayhem breaking out when a large crowd broke through a entrance at the capital's primary venue, causing soldiers to fire in the air.

• Two people lost their lives to gunfire at the venue
• Fatalities subsequently increased to four people
• Many persons were hurt
• Law enforcement deployed chemical agents to scatter thousands grievers

Airport Event and Government Building Situation

During the morning, thousands of supporters momentarily entered Nairobi's international airport, halting a ceremony where President William Ruto and dignitaries were receiving Odinga's corpse with formal recognition.

This situation caused a brief stoppage of aviation services.

Assemblies also flooded adjacent streets and sought to penetrate parliament, where the government had originally scheduled the community homage.

National Legacy and Ethnic Devotion

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 career marked by evolving coalitions.

He generated strong loyalty among followers, particularly in his Luo community based in the nation's western region, many of whom contend he was deprived of the nation's leadership by vote manipulation.

Many of Odinga's supporters, who were not yet born in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-faction governance, paid tribute to Odinga's work as an campaigner.