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A quartet of persons lost their lives in Kenya's capital when law enforcement opened fire and deployed teargas to break up huge gatherings at a venue where opposition leader Raila Odinga's body was displayed for homage.

National Figure Honored

The statesman, who was a prominent player in the country's governance for decades, passed away on Wednesday at age 80 while receiving medical treatment in the subcontinent.

He campaigned vigorously for democratic systems, and we benefit from those rights today because of his efforts.

Turmoil Erupts at Venue

Numerous supporters congregated on thoroughfares from sunrise, with mayhem occurring when enormous throng broke through a gate at Nairobi's main stadium, leading to armed forces to fire in the air.

• A pair of persons were shot dead at the location
• Casualties eventually reached to four
• Numerous persons got wounded
• Police employed irritants to disperse countless attendees

Airport Event and Government Building Standoff

During the morning, numerous of mourners momentarily entered the city's air terminal, disrupting a ceremony where the head of state and government representatives were accepting Odinga's remains with formal recognition.

This situation caused a brief stoppage of flight activities.

Groups also overwhelmed surrounding thoroughfares and tried to enter parliament, where the administration had initially planned the community homage.

National Heritage and Community Support

Though mainly known as an opposition figure, Odinga served as senior minister in 2008 and also formed a alliance with Ruto last year in a public service characterized by evolving coalitions.

He commanded passionate devotion among adherents, especially in his Luo community based in western Kenya, many of whom contend he was denied the highest office by vote manipulation.

Countless of Odinga's supporters, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-faction governance, expressed respect to Odinga's work as an activist.