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Four people perished in Nairobi when law enforcement discharged weapons and deployed teargas to disperse massive crowds at a venue where statesman Raila Odinga's remains was displayed for homage.

Political Figure Remembered

The statesman, who was a major force in the country's governance for a long period, died on Wednesday at eight decades while undergoing healthcare in the subcontinent.

He fought tirelessly for political pluralism, and we are enjoying those freedoms today because of his struggle.

Disorder Erupts at Venue

Thousands supporters gathered on the streets from sunrise, with mayhem occurring when enormous throng forced open a gate at Nairobi's main stadium, prompting soldiers to discharge weapons upward.

• Two people were shot dead at the location
• Death toll eventually reached to 4
• Scores of individuals got wounded
• Authorities deployed chemical agents to scatter thousands grievers

Aviation Hub Disruption and Government Building Confrontation

Earlier in the day, countless of supporters momentarily entered Nairobi's international airport, disrupting a ceremony where the head of state and dignitaries were receiving Odinga's body with formal recognition.

This incident led to a brief stoppage of flight activities.

Assemblies also overwhelmed nearby roads and sought to penetrate the government complex, where the government had initially planned the open visitation.

Political Heritage and Ethnic Backing

Though mainly known as an government critic, Odinga served as head of government in 2008 and also struck a alliance with Ruto last year in a political journey characterized by shifting alliances.

He generated intense commitment among supporters, notably in his cultural background based in western Kenya, many of whom contend he was deprived of the highest office by vote manipulation.

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