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Four people were killed in the capital city when law enforcement shot and employed chemical irritants to scatter massive crowds at a sports arena where political figure Raila Odinga's body was on public view.

National Leader Honored

Odinga, who was a prominent player in Kenyan politics for a long period, died on that day at eight decades while undergoing healthcare in the subcontinent.

He campaigned vigorously for multi-party democracy, and we benefit from those liberties today because of his efforts.

Chaos Erupts at Stadium

Countless followers gathered on roadways from early morning, with chaos erupting when a large crowd breached 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
• Fatalities later rose to 4
• Scores of persons sustained injuries
• Authorities used teargas to disperse countless grievers

Aviation Hub Incident and Government Building Standoff

Earlier in the day, countless of grievers briefly stormed the capital's aviation hub, disrupting a ceremony where President William Ruto and government representatives were accepting Odinga's remains with military honors.

This incident led to a two-hour suspension of aviation services.

Assemblies also overwhelmed nearby roads and attempted to breach the government complex, where the government had originally scheduled the public viewing.

Political Impact and Ethnic Devotion

Although primarily recognized as an opposition figure, Odinga assumed the role of head of government in 2008 and also struck a political pact with the president last year in a political journey marked by shifting alliances.

He commanded intense commitment among supporters, notably in his cultural background based in western Kenya, many of whom maintain he was deprived of the presidency by vote manipulation.

Many of Odinga's mourners, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-party democracy, paid tribute to Odinga's efforts as an campaigner.