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Four people were killed in Nairobi when law enforcement discharged weapons and employed chemical irritants to scatter enormous assemblies at a stadium where political figure Raila Odinga's remains was displayed for homage.

National Leader Remembered

Odinga, who had been a prominent player in Kenyan politics for decades, died on Wednesday at age 80 while in hospital care in the subcontinent.

He struggled relentlessly for democratic systems, and we experience those liberties today because of his efforts.

Chaos Erupts at Arena

Numerous supporters gathered on thoroughfares from dawn, with chaos breaking out when massive group breached a entrance at the capital's primary venue, causing soldiers to fire in the air.

• Two people perished from bullets at the venue
• Death toll later rose to four
• Numerous individuals were hurt
• Law enforcement employed irritants to scatter thousands attendees

Airport Disruption and Government Building Confrontation

Previously that day, thousands of mourners briefly stormed the city's air terminal, halting a official event where the nation's leader and dignitaries were welcoming Odinga's remains with armed forces tribute.

This event caused a two-hour suspension of airport operations.

Assemblies also flooded adjacent streets and sought to penetrate the government complex, where the government had originally scheduled the open visitation.

National Legacy and Community Devotion

Though mainly known as an political challenger, Odinga became prime minister in 2008 and also established a political pact with the leader last year in a political journey defined by changing partnerships.

He inspired passionate devotion among adherents, especially in his ethnic group based in the nation's western region, many of whom believe he was denied the presidency by vote manipulation.

Countless of Odinga's supporters, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a multi-party democracy, expressed respect to Odinga's efforts as an advocate.