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Four people lost their lives in the capital city when security forces shot and deployed teargas to scatter massive crowds at a stadium where political figure Raila Odinga's body was lying in state.

National Leader Remembered

The statesman, who remained a prominent player in the nation's political landscape for a long period, passed away on midweek at 80 years old while receiving medical treatment in the subcontinent.

He fought tirelessly for political pluralism, and we are enjoying those rights today because of his efforts.

Chaos Erupts at Arena

Thousands supporters gathered on thoroughfares from sunrise, with disorder breaking out when massive group breached a gate at the city's central arena, leading to military personnel to shoot skyward.

• Two individuals perished from bullets at the stadium
• Death toll later rose to four people
• Many persons were hurt
• Police used teargas to disperse numerous grievers

Airport Event and Parliament Standoff

Previously that day, numerous of supporters momentarily entered the city's air terminal, disrupting a formal proceeding where the nation's leader and dignitaries were welcoming Odinga's remains with military honors.

This event prompted a two-hour suspension of airport operations.

Crowds also flooded surrounding thoroughfares and attempted to breach the government complex, where the administration had first arranged the community homage.

National Impact and Community Support

Though mainly known as an government critic, Odinga assumed the role of prime minister in 2008 and also formed a agreement with the president last year in a career defined by changing partnerships.

He generated intense commitment among supporters, especially in his Luo community based in the country's west, many of whom contend he was deprived of the presidency by electoral fraud.

Countless of Odinga's followers, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a multi-faction governance, paid tribute to Odinga's contributions as an activist.