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Four people were killed in the capital city when armed personnel opened fire and deployed teargas to scatter massive crowds at a sports arena where political figure Raila Odinga's body was displayed for homage.

National Figure Remembered

Odinga, who was a prominent player in the country's governance for decades, passed away on midweek at eight decades while receiving medical treatment in the Asian nation.

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

Turmoil Breaks Out at Arena

Countless followers assembled on roadways from sunrise, with mayhem breaking out when massive group broke through a gate at Nairobi's main stadium, prompting soldiers to shoot skyward.

• A pair of persons lost their lives to gunfire at the stadium
• Casualties eventually reached to 4
• Numerous persons got wounded
• Law enforcement used teargas to disperse countless grievers

Aviation Hub Incident and Parliament Situation

Previously that day, countless of grievers briefly stormed the city's air terminal, interrupting a formal proceeding where the nation's leader and government representatives were welcoming Odinga's remains with armed forces tribute.

This situation caused a brief stoppage of flight activities.

Groups also flooded nearby roads and tried to enter parliament, where the authorities had originally scheduled the community homage.

Political Impact and Ethnic Backing

Though mainly known as an political challenger, Odinga became prime minister in 2008 and also formed a agreement with the president last year in a career marked by changing partnerships.

He commanded strong loyalty among supporters, particularly in his ethnic group based in the country's west, many of whom believe he was deprived of the highest office by vote manipulation.

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