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Four individuals were killed in Nairobi when law enforcement opened fire and used teargas to disperse huge gatherings at a venue where political figure Raila Odinga's corpse was lying in state.

Political Figure Remembered

The statesman, who was a significant presence in the country's governance for decades, died on midweek at eight decades while receiving medical treatment in the Asian nation.

He struggled relentlessly for political pluralism, and we are enjoying those liberties today because of his struggle.

Chaos Breaks Out at Venue

Numerous followers congregated on the streets from early morning, with chaos breaking out when a large crowd breached a gate at the city's central arena, prompting military personnel to shoot skyward.

• Two individuals were shot dead at the location
• Casualties later rose to four
• Many people were hurt
• Authorities employed irritants to disperse thousands attendees

Airport Event and Government Building Confrontation

Previously that day, countless of grievers briefly stormed the capital's aviation hub, halting a ceremony where the nation's leader and government representatives were receiving Odinga's corpse with formal recognition.

This event prompted a brief stoppage of aviation services.

Crowds also flooded adjacent streets and sought to penetrate parliament, where the administration had originally scheduled the open visitation.

Political Legacy and Ethnic Devotion

Though mainly known as an political challenger, Odinga assumed the role of prime minister in 2008 and also established a alliance with Ruto last year in a career marked by evolving coalitions.

He inspired passionate devotion among supporters, particularly in his ethnic group based in the nation's western region, many of whom believe he was deprived of the nation's leadership by election irregularities.

Many of Odinga's followers, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a pluralistic political system, offered homage to Odinga's contributions as an advocate.