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Four individuals were killed in the capital city when law enforcement opened fire and used teargas to scatter huge gatherings at a stadium where political figure Raila Odinga's body was displayed for homage.

National Leader Mourned

The statesman, who had been a major force in Kenyan politics for many years, passed away on midweek at 80 years old while in hospital care in India.

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

Chaos Breaks Out at Stadium

Thousands followers gathered on thoroughfares from dawn, with disorder occurring when enormous throng broke through a gate at the city's central arena, leading to armed forces to shoot skyward.

• Two individuals perished from bullets at the location
• Death toll later rose to 4
• Many persons sustained injuries
• Law enforcement used teargas to disperse thousands mourners

Airport Event and Parliament Situation

Previously that day, thousands of mourners momentarily entered the city's air terminal, disrupting a official event where the head of state and other officials were accepting Odinga's body with formal recognition.

This event led to a brief stoppage of aviation services.

Groups also occupied nearby roads and tried to enter the government complex, where the government had initially planned the open visitation.

Political Impact and Ethnic Devotion

While predominantly identified as an opposition figure, Odinga served as head of government in 2008 and also formed a agreement with Ruto last year in a public service defined by evolving coalitions.

He commanded strong loyalty among supporters, particularly in his ethnic group based in the nation's western region, many of whom contend he was deprived of the highest office by election irregularities.

Numerous of Odinga's followers, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a pluralistic political system, offered homage to Odinga's contributions as an campaigner.