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Four people lost their lives in the capital city when law enforcement shot and used teargas to scatter huge gatherings at a stadium where political figure Raila Odinga's corpse was lying in state.

National Leader Honored

The politician, who had been a prominent player in the country's governance for a long period, died on that day at 80 years old while in hospital care in the subcontinent.

He fought tirelessly for political pluralism, and we benefit from those freedoms today because of his work.

Turmoil Unfolds at Venue

Thousands followers gathered on roadways from dawn, with mayhem breaking out when a large crowd broke through a barrier at the city's central arena, causing armed forces to shoot skyward.

• A pair of persons perished from bullets at the location
• Death toll subsequently increased to 4
• Scores of people sustained injuries
• Police employed irritants to clear numerous grievers

Airport Event and Parliament Confrontation

During the morning, thousands of supporters briefly stormed the capital's aviation hub, interrupting a ceremony where the head of state and dignitaries were welcoming Odinga's corpse with armed forces tribute.

This event led to a brief stoppage of airport operations.

Crowds also flooded surrounding thoroughfares and tried to enter the legislative building, where the government had initially planned the open visitation.

National Legacy and Community Devotion

While predominantly identified as an government critic, Odinga assumed the role of prime minister in 2008 and also established a political pact with Ruto last year in a political journey defined by changing partnerships.

He commanded intense commitment among adherents, especially in his Luo community based in western Kenya, many of whom believe he was deprived of the nation's leadership by electoral fraud.

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