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A quartet of persons were killed in the capital city when security forces shot and employed chemical irritants to scatter massive crowds at a venue where opposition leader Raila Odinga's body was lying in state.

National Leader Mourned

The politician, who remained a prominent player in the country's governance for many years, died on that day at eight decades while in hospital care in India.

He struggled relentlessly for political pluralism, and we experience those rights today because of his efforts.

Turmoil Erupts at Arena

Countless devotees congregated on thoroughfares from early morning, with chaos erupting when enormous throng broke through a entrance at Nairobi's main stadium, prompting military personnel to shoot skyward.

• Two individuals perished from bullets at the location
• Fatalities subsequently increased to 4
• Many individuals sustained injuries
• Authorities used teargas to clear numerous mourners

Airport Disruption and Government Building Standoff

During the morning, numerous of grievers temporarily invaded Nairobi's international airport, interrupting a ceremony where President William Ruto and dignitaries were welcoming Odinga's body with armed forces tribute.

This situation prompted a two-hour suspension of airport operations.

Groups also flooded surrounding thoroughfares and tried to enter parliament, where the government had first arranged the public viewing.

National Heritage and Ethnic Support

While predominantly identified as an government critic, Odinga became prime minister in 2008 and also formed a political pact with Ruto last year in a public service defined by evolving coalitions.

He generated strong loyalty among supporters, notably in his Luo community based in western Kenya, many of whom maintain he was prevented from obtaining the presidency by vote manipulation.

Numerous of Odinga's followers, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya became a pluralistic political system, offered homage to Odinga's efforts as an advocate.