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Four people were killed in Nairobi when armed personnel shot and deployed teargas to scatter huge gatherings at a stadium where political figure Raila Odinga's body was on public view.

National Figure Remembered

The politician, who had been a major force in Kenyan politics for a long period, succumbed on Wednesday at 80 years old while undergoing healthcare in the Asian nation.

He fought tirelessly for multi-party democracy, and we experience those rights today because of his struggle.

Turmoil Breaks Out at Arena

Numerous followers assembled on thoroughfares from dawn, with chaos occurring when massive group breached a entrance at the capital's primary venue, causing military personnel to fire in the air.

• Two individuals were shot dead at the location
• Death toll eventually reached to four
• Numerous individuals got wounded
• Law enforcement employed irritants to scatter thousands mourners

Airport Event and Government Building Situation

Previously that day, thousands of mourners momentarily entered Nairobi's international airport, halting a official event where the nation's leader and dignitaries were welcoming Odinga's remains with armed forces tribute.

This event led to a two-hour suspension of flight activities.

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

Political Heritage and Community Devotion

Although primarily recognized as an opposition figure, Odinga served as head of government in 2008 and also struck a agreement with the leader last year in a public service characterized by evolving coalitions.

He commanded passionate devotion among adherents, notably in his ethnic group based in the country's west, many of whom contend he was deprived of the presidency by vote manipulation.

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