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Four people were killed in Nairobi when law enforcement discharged weapons and used teargas to disperse enormous assemblies at a venue where political figure Raila Odinga's corpse was displayed for homage.

Political Figure Mourned

The statesman, who had been a prominent player in Kenyan politics for a long period, succumbed on that day at age 80 while in hospital care in India.

He fought tirelessly for political pluralism, and we are enjoying those rights today because of his efforts.

Turmoil Breaks Out at Venue

Thousands followers congregated on thoroughfares from early morning, with mayhem breaking out when a large crowd breached a entrance at the city's central arena, leading to armed forces to shoot skyward.

• Two people perished from bullets at the stadium
• Casualties subsequently increased to four
• Many persons got wounded
• Law enforcement used teargas to disperse thousands grievers

Airport Disruption and Parliament Standoff

Earlier in the day, thousands of grievers momentarily entered Nairobi's international airport, halting a official event where the head of state and government representatives were accepting Odinga's body with military honors.

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

Crowds also flooded adjacent streets and attempted to breach parliament, where the authorities had originally scheduled the public viewing.

Political Impact and Ethnic Devotion

While predominantly identified as an government critic, Odinga served as prime minister in 2008 and also formed a alliance with the leader last year in a career defined by shifting alliances.

He inspired intense commitment among supporters, especially in his Luo community based in the nation's western region, many of whom maintain he was denied the highest office by election irregularities.

Countless of Odinga's mourners, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-party democracy, expressed respect to Odinga's efforts as an advocate.