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Four people lost their lives in Nairobi when security forces opened fire and used teargas to disperse enormous assemblies at a venue where political figure Raila Odinga's body was lying in state.

Political Leader Mourned

Odinga, who remained a prominent player in Kenyan politics for a long period, succumbed on midweek at age 80 while receiving medical treatment in the Asian nation.

He campaigned vigorously for political pluralism, and we experience those freedoms today because of his struggle.

Chaos Unfolds at Stadium

Numerous supporters assembled on roadways from dawn, with mayhem erupting when massive group broke through a entrance at the capital's primary venue, causing soldiers to discharge weapons upward.

• Two individuals lost their lives to gunfire at the location
• Fatalities subsequently increased to 4
• Numerous individuals got wounded
• Police used teargas to clear thousands grievers

Airport Event and Parliament Standoff

During the morning, countless of grievers momentarily entered the city's air terminal, halting a ceremony where the head of state and dignitaries were welcoming Odinga's corpse with armed forces tribute.

This event caused a temporary halt of airport operations.

Assemblies also occupied surrounding thoroughfares and tried to enter parliament, where the authorities had initially planned the community homage.

Political Impact and Ethnic Devotion

Though mainly known as an political challenger, Odinga assumed the role of senior minister in 2008 and also established a political pact with the leader last year in a career characterized by shifting alliances.

He generated strong loyalty among supporters, notably in his Luo community based in the country's west, many of whom believe he was deprived of the nation's leadership by vote manipulation.

Countless of Odinga's mourners, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a pluralistic political system, offered homage to Odinga's efforts as an advocate.