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Four individuals were killed in Nairobi when law enforcement discharged weapons and used teargas to break up massive crowds at a sports arena where statesman Raila Odinga's body was displayed for homage.

Political Figure Remembered

The politician, who was a prominent player in Kenyan politics for a long period, died on that day at 80 years old while undergoing healthcare in the Asian nation.

He fought tirelessly for multi-party democracy, and we benefit from those liberties today because of his work.

Chaos Erupts at Venue

Numerous followers gathered on the streets from dawn, with disorder erupting when massive group broke through a gate at the capital's primary venue, causing military personnel to shoot skyward.

• Two people perished from bullets at the stadium
• Fatalities later rose to four
• Scores of people were hurt
• Law enforcement used teargas to clear countless grievers

Airport Incident and Parliament Confrontation

During the morning, numerous of mourners briefly stormed the capital's aviation hub, interrupting a ceremony where the head of state and other officials were welcoming Odinga's body with military honors.

This incident prompted a brief stoppage of airport operations.

Groups also flooded surrounding thoroughfares and tried to enter the government complex, where the authorities had originally scheduled the public viewing.

National Heritage and Ethnic Devotion

Though mainly known as an political challenger, Odinga served as senior minister in 2008 and also struck a political pact with Ruto last year in a public service characterized by evolving coalitions.

He inspired passionate devotion among supporters, notably in his cultural background based in the nation's western region, many of whom contend he was deprived of the highest office by vote manipulation.

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