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

National Leader Remembered

The statesman, who remained a major force in the nation's political landscape for many years, succumbed on Wednesday at age 80 while receiving medical treatment in the subcontinent.

He campaigned vigorously for democratic systems, and we experience those freedoms today because of his efforts.

Disorder Erupts at Arena

Thousands devotees gathered on roadways from dawn, with chaos erupting when massive group breached a entrance at the city's central arena, causing soldiers to fire in the air.

• Two individuals perished from bullets at the location
• Fatalities later rose to 4
• Scores of individuals were hurt
• Authorities deployed chemical agents to scatter numerous mourners

Aviation Hub Incident and Parliament Situation

Earlier in the day, numerous of supporters temporarily invaded Nairobi's international airport, disrupting a official event where the head of state and dignitaries were receiving Odinga's remains with formal recognition.

This event caused a brief stoppage of airport operations.

Assemblies also flooded surrounding thoroughfares and attempted to breach the government complex, where the government had originally scheduled the community homage.

Political Legacy and Community Backing

Though mainly known as an political challenger, Odinga became head of government in 2008 and also formed a agreement with Ruto last year in a career defined by evolving coalitions.

He commanded passionate devotion among followers, particularly in his Luo community based in western Kenya, many of whom contend he was deprived of the highest office by electoral fraud.

Countless of Odinga's supporters, who were not yet born in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a multi-party democracy, paid tribute to Odinga's efforts as an activist.