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Four individuals were killed in Nairobi when law enforcement discharged weapons and used teargas to scatter huge gatherings at a stadium where statesman Raila Odinga's body was lying in state.

Political Figure Honored

The politician, who remained a major force in the nation's political landscape for decades, succumbed on midweek at eight decades while in hospital care in India.

He campaigned vigorously for multi-party democracy, and we are enjoying those rights today because of his struggle.

Turmoil Unfolds at Stadium

Thousands followers congregated on roadways from dawn, with disorder breaking out when enormous throng forced open a entrance at Nairobi's main stadium, causing armed forces to fire in the air.

• Two people lost their lives to gunfire at the venue
• Casualties later rose to 4
• Scores of individuals were hurt
• Authorities employed irritants to disperse countless mourners

Aviation Hub Disruption and Government Building Situation

During the morning, numerous of grievers briefly stormed the city's air terminal, halting a formal proceeding where the nation's leader and other officials were welcoming Odinga's body with formal recognition.

This incident prompted a two-hour suspension of aviation services.

Groups also occupied nearby roads and tried to enter parliament, where the authorities had first arranged the community homage.

National Legacy and Community Backing

While predominantly identified as an opposition figure, Odinga assumed the role of prime minister in 2008 and also struck a political pact with the leader last year in a public service marked by evolving coalitions.

He commanded intense commitment among adherents, especially in his Luo community based in the country's west, many of whom maintain he was deprived of the nation's leadership by election irregularities.

Countless of Odinga's supporters, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a pluralistic political system, offered homage to Odinga's efforts as an campaigner.