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Four people were killed in Nairobi when armed personnel opened fire and employed chemical irritants to disperse massive crowds at a venue where political figure Raila Odinga's remains was lying in state.

National Leader Mourned

The politician, who had been a significant presence in the nation's political landscape for many years, died on midweek at 80 years old while in hospital care in India.

He struggled relentlessly for democratic systems, and we are enjoying those rights today because of his efforts.

Turmoil Breaks Out at Arena

Numerous followers assembled on the streets from sunrise, with mayhem erupting when a large crowd forced open a barrier at the city's central arena, causing soldiers to discharge weapons upward.

• A pair of persons perished from bullets at the stadium
• Fatalities later rose to 4
• Scores of people sustained injuries
• Law enforcement deployed chemical agents to scatter thousands attendees

Aviation Hub Event and Government Building Situation

Previously that day, thousands of grievers momentarily entered the city's air terminal, interrupting a ceremony where the nation's leader and government representatives were receiving Odinga's body with armed forces tribute.

This situation led to a brief stoppage of airport operations.

Groups also flooded nearby roads and sought to penetrate parliament, where the government had initially planned the community homage.

National Legacy and Ethnic Devotion

Although primarily recognized as an government critic, Odinga served as head of government in 2008 and also struck a alliance with the leader last year in a political journey defined by shifting alliances.

He commanded passionate devotion among followers, especially in his cultural background based in the country's west, many of whom believe he was deprived of the presidency by election irregularities.

Numerous of Odinga's supporters, who were not yet born in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-faction governance, paid tribute to Odinga's efforts as an campaigner.