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Four individuals lost their lives in the capital city when law enforcement shot and deployed teargas to disperse huge gatherings at a sports arena where opposition leader Raila Odinga's remains was on public view.

Political Figure Mourned

The statesman, who was a prominent player in the country's governance for a long period, died on Wednesday at eight decades while undergoing healthcare in the Asian nation.

He campaigned vigorously for political pluralism, and we benefit from those liberties today because of his efforts.

Chaos Unfolds at Venue

Numerous followers congregated on the streets from sunrise, with disorder breaking out when a large crowd forced open a gate at Nairobi's main stadium, causing armed forces to discharge weapons upward.

• A pair of persons lost their lives to gunfire at the venue
• Death toll subsequently increased to 4
• Scores of individuals sustained injuries
• Police deployed chemical agents to scatter countless mourners

Airport Incident and Parliament Situation

Earlier in the day, thousands of mourners momentarily entered Nairobi's international airport, disrupting a ceremony where President William Ruto and dignitaries were receiving Odinga's body with armed forces tribute.

This situation prompted a temporary halt of flight activities.

Crowds also flooded nearby roads and attempted to breach the government complex, where the authorities had originally scheduled the public viewing.

Political Impact and Community Devotion

Though mainly known as an government critic, Odinga served as head of government in 2008 and also struck a agreement with the leader last year in a career defined by shifting alliances.

He commanded passionate devotion among supporters, especially in his Luo community based in western Kenya, many of whom contend he was denied the presidency by vote manipulation.

Countless of Odinga's mourners, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a multi-party democracy, offered homage to Odinga's efforts as an advocate.