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Four people were killed in the capital city when armed personnel shot and employed chemical irritants to scatter huge gatherings at a venue where opposition leader Raila Odinga's remains was displayed for homage.

Political Leader Mourned

Odinga, who remained a prominent player in the nation's political landscape for a long period, succumbed on midweek at 80 years old while in hospital care in the Asian nation.

He fought tirelessly for political pluralism, and we are enjoying those liberties today because of his efforts.

Turmoil Breaks Out at Arena

Numerous followers congregated on roadways from sunrise, with mayhem erupting when massive group forced open a gate at Nairobi's main stadium, causing soldiers to shoot skyward.

• Two people were shot dead at the stadium
• Casualties eventually reached to 4
• Numerous people got wounded
• Police used teargas to scatter thousands attendees

Airport Event and Government Building Situation

Previously that day, countless of grievers briefly stormed the capital's aviation hub, halting a official event where the nation's leader and dignitaries were receiving Odinga's corpse with armed forces tribute.

This situation prompted a two-hour suspension of flight activities.

Groups also flooded adjacent streets and sought to penetrate the government complex, where the administration had first arranged the open visitation.

National Legacy and Ethnic Support

While predominantly identified as an opposition figure, Odinga assumed the role of prime minister in 2008 and also formed a political pact with the leader last year in a career marked by evolving coalitions.

He generated passionate devotion among followers, particularly in his ethnic group based in the country's west, many of whom believe he was denied the nation's leadership by election irregularities.

Numerous of Odinga's followers, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-faction governance, paid tribute to Odinga's work as an campaigner.