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Four people lost their lives in Kenya's capital when security forces discharged weapons and used teargas to disperse huge gatherings at a stadium where political figure Raila Odinga's body was on public view.

National Leader Mourned

The politician, who had been a prominent player in Kenyan politics for decades, died on midweek at eight decades while in hospital care in the Asian nation.

He struggled relentlessly for multi-party democracy, and we benefit from those liberties today because of his struggle.

Disorder Breaks Out at Stadium

Thousands supporters congregated on thoroughfares from dawn, with mayhem erupting when a large crowd forced open a entrance at the city's central arena, causing soldiers to fire in the air.

• Two individuals perished from bullets at the stadium
• Fatalities subsequently increased to four people
• Many persons were hurt
• Law enforcement used teargas to scatter countless attendees

Airport Event and Parliament Standoff

During the morning, numerous of grievers briefly stormed Nairobi's international airport, interrupting a formal proceeding where President William Ruto and other officials were accepting Odinga's remains with formal recognition.

This situation caused a two-hour suspension of airport operations.

Crowds also occupied surrounding thoroughfares and attempted to breach the legislative building, where the administration had originally scheduled the community homage.

National Impact and Ethnic Backing

Though mainly known as an government critic, Odinga became prime minister in 2008 and also established a agreement with the president last year in a public service defined by shifting alliances.

He generated strong loyalty among followers, particularly in his ethnic group based in the nation's western region, many of whom believe he was deprived of the highest office by election irregularities.

Many of Odinga's supporters, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-party democracy, paid tribute to Odinga's work as an campaigner.