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A quartet of persons lost their lives in the capital city when armed personnel discharged weapons and used teargas to scatter massive crowds at a venue where statesman Raila Odinga's remains was lying in state.

National Leader Honored

The politician, who had been a prominent player in Kenyan politics for a long period, passed away on midweek at age 80 while undergoing healthcare in the subcontinent.

He campaigned vigorously for political pluralism, and we benefit from those freedoms today because of his struggle.

Disorder Unfolds at Venue

Countless supporters congregated on roadways from sunrise, with disorder erupting when enormous throng forced open a gate at the city's central arena, prompting armed forces to fire in the air.

• Two people were shot dead at the location
• Death toll later rose to four people
• Many people were hurt
• Authorities used teargas to clear thousands grievers

Aviation Hub Disruption and Government Building Situation

During the morning, countless of mourners temporarily invaded the city's air terminal, halting a formal proceeding where the nation's leader and other officials were accepting Odinga's remains with armed forces tribute.

This situation caused a temporary halt of flight activities.

Crowds also overwhelmed adjacent streets and sought to penetrate parliament, where the government had initially planned the community homage.

National Impact and Ethnic Backing

While predominantly identified as an government critic, Odinga became prime minister in 2008 and also struck a political pact with the leader last year in a political journey defined by shifting alliances.

He commanded passionate devotion among followers, particularly in his ethnic group based in the nation's western region, many of whom contend he was denied the highest office by electoral fraud.

Numerous of Odinga's supporters, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a multi-party democracy, offered homage to Odinga's contributions as an advocate.