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Four people lost their lives in Nairobi when security forces shot and used teargas to disperse huge gatherings at a stadium where political figure Raila Odinga's remains was displayed for homage.

Political Leader Mourned

The politician, who remained a prominent player in Kenyan politics for a long period, died on that day at 80 years old while in hospital care in India.

He struggled relentlessly for multi-party democracy, and we experience those freedoms today because of his struggle.

Turmoil Erupts at Venue

Numerous devotees gathered on the streets from early morning, with mayhem erupting when a large crowd broke through a gate at the capital's primary venue, causing soldiers to discharge weapons upward.

• Two individuals lost their lives to gunfire at the stadium
• Casualties later rose to 4
• Many persons were hurt
• Police employed irritants to disperse thousands grievers

Aviation Hub Event and Parliament Confrontation

Previously that day, numerous of supporters temporarily invaded the capital's aviation hub, disrupting a ceremony where the head of state and other officials were welcoming Odinga's body with armed forces tribute.

This event led to a brief stoppage of flight activities.

Groups also flooded surrounding thoroughfares and tried to enter the legislative building, where the administration had initially planned the open visitation.

Political Legacy and Community Devotion

Although primarily recognized as an political challenger, Odinga assumed the role of senior minister in 2008 and also struck a political pact with the president last year in a political journey marked by changing partnerships.

He inspired intense commitment among supporters, notably in his cultural background based in western Kenya, many of whom contend he was deprived of the presidency by electoral fraud.

Countless of Odinga's followers, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a multi-party democracy, paid tribute to Odinga's contributions as an campaigner.