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Four people perished in the capital city when security forces discharged weapons and used teargas to scatter huge gatherings at a sports arena where political figure Raila Odinga's remains was displayed for homage.

National Leader Remembered

Odinga, who remained a major force in Kenyan politics for a long period, passed away on that day at 80 years old while in hospital care in India.

He fought tirelessly for multi-party democracy, and we experience those freedoms today because of his work.

Turmoil Erupts at Arena

Countless supporters assembled on thoroughfares from dawn, with mayhem occurring when massive group forced open a barrier at the capital's primary venue, leading to armed forces to shoot skyward.

• Two individuals lost their lives to gunfire at the venue
• Casualties later rose to four people
• Scores of persons were hurt
• Police used teargas to disperse numerous mourners

Aviation Hub Incident and Parliament Situation

During the morning, numerous of supporters momentarily entered the city's air terminal, halting a official event where the head of state and other officials were receiving Odinga's corpse with military honors.

This situation caused a brief stoppage of airport operations.

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

Political Legacy and Ethnic Backing

Although primarily recognized as an government critic, Odinga assumed the role of head of government in 2008 and also established a alliance with the president last year in a political journey marked by changing partnerships.

He generated strong loyalty among followers, notably in his cultural background based in western Kenya, many of whom believe he was deprived of the highest office by vote manipulation.

Numerous of Odinga's followers, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-party democracy, paid tribute to Odinga's contributions as an advocate.