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Four individuals were killed in Nairobi when armed personnel opened fire and used teargas to break up massive crowds at a venue where opposition leader Raila Odinga's body was lying in state.

Political Leader Remembered

Odinga, who was a prominent player in the country's governance for decades, succumbed on Wednesday at age 80 while undergoing healthcare in the subcontinent.

He campaigned vigorously for democratic systems, and we benefit from those rights today because of his struggle.

Turmoil Erupts at Arena

Countless devotees gathered on roadways from dawn, with chaos breaking out when massive group forced open a entrance at Nairobi's main stadium, prompting armed forces to shoot skyward.

• A pair of persons were shot dead at the stadium
• Death toll eventually reached to 4
• Scores of persons were hurt
• Police deployed chemical agents to disperse thousands mourners

Airport Event and Government Building Confrontation

During the morning, numerous of supporters momentarily entered the capital's aviation hub, interrupting a official event where the nation's leader and government representatives were accepting Odinga's corpse with armed forces tribute.

This situation caused a temporary halt of flight activities.

Groups also flooded surrounding thoroughfares and attempted to breach parliament, where the authorities had originally scheduled the open visitation.

Political Legacy and Ethnic Support

Although primarily recognized as an political challenger, Odinga assumed the role of head of government in 2008 and also established a agreement with Ruto last year in a political journey defined by changing partnerships.

He inspired intense commitment among supporters, especially in his ethnic group based in western Kenya, many of whom believe he was denied the nation's leadership by electoral fraud.

Numerous of Odinga's mourners, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-faction governance, offered homage to Odinga's efforts as an activist.