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Four people lost their lives in Kenya's capital when security forces opened fire and used teargas to scatter massive crowds at a venue where statesman Raila Odinga's remains was on public view.

Political Figure Mourned

Odinga, who was a significant presence in Kenyan politics for a long period, passed away on midweek at eight decades while in hospital care in the Asian nation.

He struggled relentlessly for political pluralism, and we benefit from those freedoms today because of his efforts.

Turmoil Erupts at Stadium

Thousands devotees gathered on the streets from sunrise, with chaos occurring when massive group forced open a gate at Nairobi's main stadium, causing armed forces to shoot skyward.

• Two people perished from bullets at the location
• Fatalities eventually reached to four
• Many persons were hurt
• Police used teargas to disperse thousands mourners

Airport Event and Parliament Confrontation

Earlier in the day, thousands of grievers momentarily entered the capital's aviation hub, halting a ceremony where President William Ruto and dignitaries were welcoming Odinga's body with military honors.

This event prompted a two-hour suspension of aviation services.

Assemblies also flooded adjacent streets and sought to penetrate the government complex, where the government had initially planned the community homage.

Political Impact and Community Backing

Although primarily recognized as an opposition figure, Odinga became head of government in 2008 and also struck a alliance with the leader last year in a public service characterized by shifting alliances.

He generated passionate devotion among followers, notably in his ethnic group based in the nation's western region, many of whom maintain he was deprived of the nation's leadership by vote manipulation.

Numerous of Odinga's followers, who were not yet born in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a multi-faction governance, offered homage to Odinga's contributions as an activist.