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A quartet of persons were killed in the capital city when armed personnel opened fire and used teargas to disperse huge gatherings at a venue where political figure Raila Odinga's body was lying in state.

National Leader Mourned

Odinga, who remained a major force in the nation's political landscape for many years, died on Wednesday at 80 years old while in hospital care in the Asian nation.

He campaigned vigorously for multi-party democracy, and we experience those rights today because of his work.

Turmoil Breaks Out at Venue

Thousands supporters congregated on thoroughfares from dawn, with mayhem occurring when massive group broke through a barrier at the city's central arena, leading to soldiers to fire in the air.

• Two people lost their lives to gunfire at the location
• Casualties subsequently increased to 4
• Many persons got wounded
• Authorities used teargas to disperse numerous mourners

Aviation Hub Disruption and Government Building Situation

Previously that day, thousands of supporters briefly stormed Nairobi's international airport, disrupting a formal proceeding where the nation's leader and government representatives were welcoming Odinga's body with military honors.

This incident led to a temporary halt of flight activities.

Assemblies also flooded nearby roads and tried to enter parliament, where the administration had originally scheduled the open visitation.

National Legacy and Ethnic Devotion

While predominantly identified as an opposition figure, Odinga served as head of government in 2008 and also established a alliance with Ruto last year in a public service marked by changing partnerships.

He commanded passionate devotion among supporters, particularly in his Luo community based in western Kenya, many of whom believe he was denied the presidency by vote manipulation.

Countless of Odinga's followers, who were not yet born in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-party democracy, expressed respect to Odinga's work as an activist.