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Four people lost their lives in Nairobi when security forces discharged weapons and used teargas to scatter enormous assemblies at a venue where statesman Raila Odinga's body was lying in state.

Political Leader Mourned

The statesman, who remained a major force in Kenyan politics for decades, succumbed on midweek at 80 years old while undergoing healthcare in the Asian nation.

He fought tirelessly for political pluralism, and we experience those liberties today because of his struggle.

Turmoil Erupts at Venue

Countless supporters gathered on thoroughfares from sunrise, with mayhem erupting when a large crowd forced open a barrier at the city's central arena, causing military personnel to discharge weapons upward.

• Two individuals were shot dead at the stadium
• Death toll eventually reached to 4
• Numerous individuals got wounded
• Law enforcement employed irritants to clear numerous mourners

Aviation Hub Incident and Parliament Confrontation

Earlier in the day, countless of mourners momentarily entered the city's air terminal, halting a official event where President William Ruto and dignitaries were accepting Odinga's corpse with formal recognition.

This situation led to a brief stoppage of flight activities.

Crowds also occupied adjacent streets and tried to enter the legislative building, where the government had initially planned the public viewing.

National Heritage and Ethnic Support

Though mainly known as an political challenger, Odinga assumed the role of head of government in 2008 and also formed a alliance with the president last year in a career defined by changing partnerships.

He commanded passionate devotion among adherents, notably in his ethnic group based in western Kenya, many of whom believe he was prevented from obtaining the presidency by election irregularities.

Countless of Odinga's supporters, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a multi-party democracy, paid tribute to Odinga's work as an advocate.