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Four people lost their lives in the capital city when security forces opened fire and used teargas to disperse huge gatherings at a venue where statesman Raila Odinga's body was displayed for homage.

Political Figure Remembered

The statesman, who remained a prominent player in the country's governance for many years, died on midweek at 80 years old while undergoing healthcare in the Asian nation.

He struggled relentlessly for multi-party democracy, and we experience those liberties today because of his efforts.

Disorder Breaks Out at Venue

Countless devotees assembled on thoroughfares from sunrise, with mayhem occurring when massive group breached a gate at Nairobi's main stadium, leading to armed forces to fire in the air.

• A pair of persons lost their lives to gunfire at the stadium
• Casualties subsequently increased to four
• Many individuals got wounded
• Authorities employed irritants to clear countless mourners

Aviation Hub Event and Government Building Standoff

During the morning, numerous of mourners momentarily entered the city's air terminal, interrupting a official event where President William Ruto and other officials were accepting Odinga's body with military honors.

This situation caused a temporary halt of aviation services.

Groups also flooded surrounding thoroughfares and attempted to breach parliament, where the authorities had initially planned the public viewing.

Political Legacy and Ethnic Support

While predominantly identified as an political challenger, Odinga became head of government in 2008 and also struck a agreement with Ruto last year in a career characterized by evolving coalitions.

He commanded strong loyalty among adherents, notably in his cultural background based in the country's west, many of whom contend he was denied the nation's leadership by vote manipulation.

Numerous of Odinga's mourners, who were not yet born in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-faction governance, offered homage to Odinga's efforts as an activist.