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Four individuals lost their lives in the capital city when armed personnel opened fire and employed chemical irritants to disperse enormous assemblies at a sports arena where statesman Raila Odinga's body was displayed for homage.

Political Leader Remembered

The statesman, who remained a significant presence in the country's governance for a long period, died on Wednesday at age 80 while undergoing healthcare in India.

He struggled relentlessly for multi-party democracy, and we experience those liberties today because of his struggle.

Disorder Breaks Out at Arena

Numerous followers gathered on roadways from dawn, with disorder occurring when massive group breached a barrier at Nairobi's main stadium, causing armed forces to shoot skyward.

• Two people perished from bullets at the venue
• Death toll later rose to 4
• Numerous persons were hurt
• Police employed irritants to disperse thousands mourners

Aviation Hub Incident and Parliament Standoff

Earlier in the day, thousands of supporters briefly stormed the capital's aviation hub, halting a ceremony where the nation's leader and dignitaries were welcoming Odinga's corpse with military honors.

This situation caused a brief stoppage of flight activities.

Groups also occupied surrounding thoroughfares and tried to enter the legislative building, where the government had first arranged the community homage.

National Impact and Community Backing

While predominantly identified as an opposition figure, Odinga assumed the role of head of government in 2008 and also struck a agreement with the leader last year in a public service marked by evolving coalitions.

He generated intense commitment among followers, notably in his cultural background based in the nation's western region, many of whom believe he was deprived of the highest office by election irregularities.

Numerous of Odinga's mourners, who were not yet born in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-party democracy, paid tribute to Odinga's work as an advocate.