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Four people lost their lives in Kenya's capital when law enforcement discharged weapons and used teargas to break up massive crowds at a venue where political figure Raila Odinga's corpse was lying in state.

Political Leader Mourned

The politician, who had been a major force in the country's governance for a long period, passed away on that day at 80 years old while undergoing healthcare in the subcontinent.

He campaigned vigorously for democratic systems, and we experience those freedoms today because of his struggle.

Turmoil Unfolds at Arena

Thousands supporters gathered on roadways from sunrise, with disorder erupting when a large crowd forced open a barrier at the city's central arena, prompting armed forces to shoot skyward.

• Two individuals were shot dead at the location
• Fatalities later rose to 4
• Numerous persons sustained injuries
• Police deployed chemical agents to scatter thousands attendees

Airport Event and Parliament Confrontation

During the morning, numerous of supporters temporarily invaded the city's air terminal, halting a official event where the head of state and dignitaries were welcoming Odinga's body with military honors.

This incident prompted a brief stoppage of aviation services.

Assemblies also flooded nearby roads and attempted to breach the government complex, where the government had initially planned the open visitation.

National Heritage and Ethnic Backing

Though mainly known as an opposition figure, Odinga assumed the role of head of government in 2008 and also formed a agreement with the president last year in a public service defined by changing partnerships.

He inspired strong loyalty among adherents, particularly in his cultural background based in western Kenya, many of whom believe he was denied the presidency by electoral fraud.

Countless of Odinga's followers, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a pluralistic political system, offered homage to Odinga's work as an advocate.