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Four people perished in the capital city when armed personnel discharged weapons and deployed teargas to scatter huge gatherings at a venue where political figure Raila Odinga's body was displayed for homage.

Political Figure Mourned

The statesman, who was a major force in Kenyan politics for many years, died on Wednesday at age 80 while undergoing healthcare in the subcontinent.

He campaigned vigorously for multi-party democracy, and we are enjoying those liberties today because of his efforts.

Chaos Erupts at Venue

Thousands devotees congregated on the streets from sunrise, with chaos occurring when a large crowd broke through a entrance at the city's central arena, leading to military personnel to fire in the air.

• Two people perished from bullets at the venue
• Casualties later rose to four people
• Numerous people got wounded
• Police employed irritants to clear numerous attendees

Airport Event and Parliament Standoff

During the morning, numerous of supporters momentarily entered Nairobi's international airport, halting a official event where the nation's leader and other officials were accepting Odinga's body with military honors.

This event caused a brief stoppage of airport operations.

Groups also overwhelmed adjacent streets and tried to enter the government complex, where the authorities had initially planned the open visitation.

National Legacy and Community Backing

Although primarily recognized as an government critic, Odinga served as senior minister in 2008 and also formed a political pact with the president last year in a career defined by changing partnerships.

He inspired intense commitment among supporters, particularly in his cultural background based in western Kenya, many of whom contend he was deprived of the highest office by electoral fraud.

Numerous of Odinga's mourners, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a multi-party democracy, offered homage to Odinga's work as an advocate.