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A quartet of persons were killed in Nairobi when armed personnel shot and employed chemical irritants to disperse enormous assemblies at a sports arena where statesman Raila Odinga's corpse was lying in state.

National Leader Mourned

The statesman, who was a major force in the nation's political landscape for decades, succumbed on that day at 80 years old while in hospital care in the subcontinent.

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

Chaos Unfolds at Arena

Thousands supporters congregated on roadways from early morning, with chaos breaking out when massive group breached a gate at Nairobi's main stadium, leading to armed forces to fire in the air.

• Two individuals were shot dead at the location
• Death toll subsequently increased to four
• Many people got wounded
• Police employed irritants to disperse thousands attendees

Aviation Hub Disruption and Government Building Standoff

Previously that day, thousands of grievers momentarily entered the city's air terminal, disrupting a official event where the head of state and government representatives were receiving Odinga's remains with armed forces tribute.

This event caused a two-hour suspension of flight activities.

Groups also flooded nearby roads and sought to penetrate the legislative building, where the government had initially planned the open visitation.

National Legacy and Ethnic Backing

Although primarily recognized as an government critic, Odinga became prime minister in 2008 and also formed a alliance with the leader last year in a public service marked by shifting alliances.

He inspired intense commitment among adherents, notably in his ethnic group based in western Kenya, many of whom contend he was prevented from obtaining the highest office by vote manipulation.

Many of Odinga's supporters, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-party democracy, expressed respect to Odinga's work as an campaigner.