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Four people lost their lives in the capital city when armed personnel shot and used teargas to scatter enormous assemblies at a stadium where statesman Raila Odinga's body was displayed for homage.

Political Leader Mourned

The statesman, who was a major force in the country's governance for many years, passed away on Wednesday at age 80 while receiving medical treatment in India.

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

Turmoil Unfolds at Stadium

Countless followers congregated on the streets from early morning, with disorder breaking out when enormous throng forced open a gate at Nairobi's main stadium, leading to armed forces to shoot skyward.

• Two individuals perished from bullets at the stadium
• Death toll later rose to 4
• Numerous persons got wounded
• Authorities deployed chemical agents to clear thousands attendees

Aviation Hub Event and Parliament Confrontation

Earlier in the day, countless of grievers momentarily entered the city's air terminal, disrupting a official event where the head of state and dignitaries were accepting Odinga's body with formal recognition.

This situation caused a two-hour suspension of flight activities.

Groups also flooded surrounding thoroughfares and attempted to breach the government complex, where the government had originally scheduled the public viewing.

Political Legacy and Community Backing

While predominantly identified as an political challenger, Odinga became senior minister in 2008 and also formed a alliance with the leader last year in a political journey defined by evolving coalitions.

He commanded intense commitment among followers, especially in his Luo community based in western Kenya, many of whom maintain he was deprived of the nation's leadership by electoral fraud.

Many of Odinga's mourners, who were not yet born in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a multi-faction governance, paid tribute to Odinga's efforts as an advocate.