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Four people lost their lives in Kenya's capital when security forces discharged weapons and employed chemical irritants to break up enormous assemblies at a venue where political figure Raila Odinga's remains was displayed for homage.

National Leader Mourned

The politician, who remained a major force in the country's governance for many years, passed away on midweek at age 80 while in hospital care in the subcontinent.

He campaigned vigorously for democratic systems, and we benefit from those liberties today because of his work.

Disorder Unfolds at Arena

Countless followers congregated on the streets from dawn, with mayhem breaking out when a large crowd breached a gate at Nairobi's main stadium, leading to soldiers to fire in the air.

• Two individuals lost their lives to gunfire at the stadium
• Fatalities eventually reached to four people
• Numerous people were hurt
• Law enforcement used teargas to scatter countless grievers

Aviation Hub Event and Parliament Confrontation

Previously that day, countless of mourners temporarily invaded the capital's aviation hub, disrupting a ceremony where President William Ruto and other officials were receiving Odinga's remains with military honors.

This incident led to a temporary halt of aviation services.

Assemblies also occupied nearby roads and tried to enter the legislative building, where the administration had initially planned the community homage.

Political Legacy and Community Devotion

Though mainly known as an government critic, Odinga became prime minister in 2008 and also struck a agreement with the leader last year in a career defined by changing partnerships.

He generated passionate devotion among supporters, particularly in his cultural background based in western Kenya, many of whom believe he was deprived of the highest office by electoral fraud.

Numerous of Odinga's supporters, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-party democracy, expressed respect to Odinga's work as an activist.