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Four individuals lost their lives in Nairobi when security forces shot and employed chemical irritants to scatter enormous assemblies at a venue where political figure Raila Odinga's corpse was displayed for homage.

Political Leader Honored

The statesman, who was a significant presence in the country's governance for many years, died on midweek at eight decades while undergoing healthcare in India.

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

Turmoil Breaks Out at Arena

Countless followers congregated on thoroughfares from dawn, with disorder breaking out when massive group broke through a gate at the capital's primary venue, leading to soldiers to shoot skyward.

• Two people lost their lives to gunfire at the venue
• Fatalities later rose to 4
• Scores of people sustained injuries
• Authorities deployed chemical agents to clear thousands mourners

Airport Incident and Parliament Confrontation

Previously that day, countless of mourners briefly stormed the capital's aviation hub, disrupting a ceremony where President William Ruto and other officials were receiving Odinga's remains with military honors.

This situation prompted a brief stoppage of airport operations.

Crowds also flooded nearby roads and sought to penetrate the government complex, where the authorities had originally scheduled the open visitation.

National Legacy and Community Support

While predominantly identified as an opposition figure, Odinga became prime minister in 2008 and also struck a agreement with the leader last year in a career defined by changing partnerships.

He commanded passionate devotion among adherents, particularly in his Luo community based in the nation's western region, many of whom believe he was denied the highest office by electoral fraud.

Numerous of Odinga's supporters, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a multi-faction governance, offered homage to Odinga's work as an advocate.