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A quartet of persons perished in Nairobi when security forces opened fire and employed chemical irritants to scatter enormous assemblies at a venue where political figure Raila Odinga's body was lying in state.

Political Figure Honored

The statesman, who was a prominent player in the nation's political landscape for a long period, passed away on Wednesday at age 80 while undergoing healthcare in India.

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

Chaos Erupts at Stadium

Numerous supporters congregated on thoroughfares from early morning, with chaos breaking out when enormous throng forced open a barrier at the capital's primary venue, prompting armed forces to discharge weapons upward.

• Two people were shot dead at the venue
• Casualties later rose to four people
• Scores of persons were hurt
• Authorities deployed chemical agents to clear numerous attendees

Aviation Hub Event and Parliament Confrontation

During the morning, numerous of grievers temporarily invaded Nairobi's international airport, disrupting a formal proceeding where the nation's leader and other officials were welcoming Odinga's remains with military honors.

This event led to a temporary halt of aviation services.

Crowds also overwhelmed nearby roads and attempted to breach parliament, where the government had initially planned the public viewing.

Political Legacy and Ethnic Devotion

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

He generated intense commitment among followers, notably in his Luo community based in western Kenya, many of whom maintain he was denied the nation's leadership by vote manipulation.

Countless of Odinga's mourners, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-faction governance, paid tribute to Odinga's work as an campaigner.