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A quartet of persons lost their lives in Nairobi when law enforcement shot and deployed teargas to break up huge gatherings at a venue where political figure Raila Odinga's remains was displayed for homage.

National Leader Mourned

The politician, who had been a major force in Kenyan politics for a long period, succumbed on that day at age 80 while undergoing healthcare in the Asian nation.

He struggled relentlessly for democratic systems, and we are enjoying those freedoms today because of his work.

Disorder Breaks Out at Arena

Numerous followers congregated on the streets from early morning, with mayhem breaking out when massive group broke through a gate at the capital's primary venue, prompting armed forces to shoot skyward.

• Two people were shot dead at the stadium
• Fatalities eventually reached to 4
• Scores of persons sustained injuries
• Authorities used teargas to disperse thousands attendees

Aviation Hub Incident and Parliament Confrontation

Previously that day, countless of mourners briefly stormed the city's air terminal, interrupting a official event where the head of state and dignitaries were welcoming Odinga's body with military honors.

This incident caused a two-hour suspension of flight activities.

Crowds also flooded surrounding thoroughfares and attempted to breach the government complex, where the administration had originally scheduled the open visitation.

Political Legacy and Community Backing

While predominantly identified as an political challenger, Odinga served as senior minister in 2008 and also formed a alliance with Ruto last year in a public service defined by changing partnerships.

He commanded intense commitment among followers, particularly in his Luo community based in the country's west, many of whom believe he was prevented from obtaining the presidency by vote manipulation.

Many of Odinga's mourners, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a pluralistic political system, paid tribute to Odinga's work as an activist.