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Four people were killed in Kenya's capital when armed personnel shot and used teargas to break up enormous assemblies at a stadium where opposition leader Raila Odinga's body was lying in state.

National Figure Honored

Odinga, who was a significant presence in Kenyan politics for a long period, died on that day at 80 years old while undergoing healthcare in the subcontinent.

He struggled relentlessly for democratic systems, and we are enjoying those rights today because of his struggle.

Disorder Unfolds at Venue

Countless supporters congregated on the streets from dawn, with mayhem erupting when enormous throng breached a gate at Nairobi's main stadium, causing armed forces to fire in the air.

• Two individuals lost their lives to gunfire at the location
• Death toll eventually reached to 4
• Scores of people were hurt
• Police employed irritants to scatter thousands attendees

Airport Event and Parliament Standoff

During the morning, thousands of supporters temporarily invaded Nairobi's international airport, disrupting a official event where the head of state and other officials were accepting Odinga's remains with formal recognition.

This incident prompted a brief stoppage of aviation services.

Groups also overwhelmed surrounding thoroughfares and attempted to breach the legislative building, where the administration had first arranged the open visitation.

National Legacy and Community Backing

Although primarily recognized as an government critic, Odinga became prime minister in 2008 and also formed a political pact with Ruto last year in a public service characterized by changing partnerships.

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

Many of Odinga's supporters, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-faction governance, offered homage to Odinga's efforts as an activist.