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Four people perished in Kenya's capital when law enforcement opened fire and deployed teargas to disperse enormous assemblies at a stadium where statesman Raila Odinga's remains was on public view.

National Figure Honored

The statesman, who had been a prominent player in the country's governance for decades, died on Wednesday at age 80 while receiving medical treatment in India.

He campaigned vigorously for multi-party democracy, and we benefit from those liberties today because of his struggle.

Chaos Unfolds at Venue

Numerous devotees congregated on thoroughfares from dawn, with chaos erupting when massive group broke through a gate at Nairobi's main stadium, causing armed forces to discharge weapons upward.

• Two individuals lost their lives to gunfire at the venue
• Death toll eventually reached to four
• Many persons were hurt
• Police used teargas to clear thousands mourners

Aviation Hub Event and Government Building Situation

Earlier in the day, countless of supporters momentarily entered the capital's aviation hub, interrupting a official event where the nation's leader and other officials were welcoming Odinga's remains with military honors.

This event caused a brief stoppage of aviation services.

Groups also overwhelmed surrounding thoroughfares and sought to penetrate parliament, where the government had first arranged the open visitation.

Political Legacy and Ethnic Support

While predominantly identified as an political challenger, Odinga served as senior minister in 2008 and also struck a alliance with the leader last year in a political journey marked by changing partnerships.

He inspired passionate devotion among followers, especially in his Luo community based in the country's west, many of whom maintain he was prevented from obtaining the nation's leadership by vote manipulation.

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