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Four individuals lost their lives in the capital city when armed personnel discharged weapons and used teargas to scatter massive crowds at a sports arena where political figure Raila Odinga's remains was displayed for homage.

Political Leader Remembered

The politician, who had been a major force in Kenyan politics for decades, died on midweek at 80 years old while undergoing healthcare in the subcontinent.

He campaigned vigorously for multi-party democracy, and we benefit from those rights today because of his work.

Turmoil Unfolds at Arena

Thousands devotees gathered on the streets from dawn, with chaos erupting when massive group breached a gate at Nairobi's main stadium, leading to armed forces to fire in the air.

• Two individuals lost their lives to gunfire at the venue
• Death toll later rose to four people
• Numerous individuals got wounded
• Authorities employed irritants to disperse numerous mourners

Airport Disruption and Parliament Confrontation

Previously that day, countless of grievers momentarily entered the capital's aviation hub, disrupting a ceremony where the head of state and other officials were accepting Odinga's body with armed forces tribute.

This event caused a brief stoppage of airport operations.

Groups also occupied adjacent streets and attempted to breach the legislative building, where the government had first arranged the public viewing.

National Impact and Community Devotion

While predominantly identified as an opposition figure, Odinga served as prime minister in 2008 and also formed a political pact with Ruto last year in a public service defined by changing partnerships.

He inspired intense commitment among adherents, notably in his Luo community based in the country's west, many of whom maintain he was denied the highest office by election irregularities.

Countless of Odinga's followers, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a multi-party democracy, paid tribute to Odinga's contributions as an activist.