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Four individuals were killed in the capital city when security forces shot and used teargas to disperse huge gatherings at a stadium where statesman Raila Odinga's remains was displayed for homage.

National Figure Honored

The politician, who had been a major force in the country's governance for many years, died on midweek at eight decades while undergoing healthcare in the subcontinent.

He struggled relentlessly for democratic systems, and we experience those rights today because of his efforts.

Chaos Erupts at Stadium

Thousands followers assembled on roadways from dawn, with disorder breaking out when massive group broke through a gate at Nairobi's main stadium, causing military personnel to fire in the air.

• Two people were shot dead at the venue
• Fatalities eventually reached to 4
• Scores of individuals were hurt
• Police deployed chemical agents to disperse countless grievers

Airport Event and Government Building Situation

Earlier in the day, thousands of grievers briefly stormed Nairobi's international airport, disrupting a official event where President William Ruto and government representatives were receiving Odinga's corpse with formal recognition.

This situation prompted a temporary halt of aviation services.

Groups also flooded surrounding thoroughfares and sought to penetrate parliament, where the authorities had originally scheduled the community homage.

National Legacy and Community Support

Though mainly known as an opposition figure, Odinga assumed the role of prime minister in 2008 and also established a agreement with the president last year in a career marked by changing partnerships.

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

Countless of Odinga's mourners, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya became a pluralistic political system, paid tribute to Odinga's efforts as an activist.