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A quartet of persons lost their lives in Nairobi when law enforcement opened fire and used teargas to disperse enormous assemblies at a sports arena where statesman Raila Odinga's remains was displayed for homage.

National Figure Remembered

The politician, who remained a major force in Kenyan politics for a long period, passed away on Wednesday at eight decades while in hospital care in the Asian nation.

He campaigned vigorously for democratic systems, and we are enjoying those rights today because of his work.

Turmoil Breaks Out at Venue

Countless followers gathered on the streets from sunrise, with chaos occurring when a large crowd breached a entrance at Nairobi's main stadium, leading to soldiers to shoot skyward.

• Two people lost their lives to gunfire at the venue
• Casualties later rose to 4
• Many people were hurt
• Law enforcement used teargas to scatter countless mourners

Aviation Hub Disruption and Government Building Standoff

Previously that day, countless of mourners momentarily entered Nairobi's international airport, halting a formal proceeding where the head of state and dignitaries were welcoming Odinga's corpse with military honors.

This event prompted a brief stoppage of aviation services.

Assemblies also occupied surrounding thoroughfares and attempted to breach parliament, where the authorities had first arranged the community homage.

Political Legacy and Community Support

While predominantly identified as an opposition figure, Odinga became prime minister in 2008 and also formed a alliance with the president last year in a political journey characterized by changing partnerships.

He inspired passionate devotion among supporters, especially in his Luo community based in the nation's western region, many of whom contend he was denied the presidency by electoral fraud.

Countless of Odinga's followers, who were not yet born in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a multi-party democracy, paid tribute to Odinga's efforts as an campaigner.