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Four people were killed in the capital city when security forces opened fire and deployed teargas to scatter huge gatherings at a venue where statesman Raila Odinga's remains was on public view.

Political Figure Honored

The statesman, who was a significant presence in Kenyan politics for a long period, passed away on Wednesday at eight decades while undergoing healthcare in the Asian nation.

He struggled relentlessly for political pluralism, and we are enjoying those liberties today because of his struggle.

Turmoil Erupts at Venue

Countless followers congregated on the streets from sunrise, with disorder erupting when enormous throng broke through a barrier at Nairobi's main stadium, leading to armed forces to fire in the air.

• Two people lost their lives to gunfire at the location
• Fatalities eventually reached to four
• Many persons sustained injuries
• Law enforcement used teargas to clear numerous mourners

Aviation Hub Incident and Parliament Standoff

Earlier in the day, thousands of mourners briefly stormed the city's air terminal, halting a ceremony where President William Ruto and other officials were welcoming Odinga's corpse with formal recognition.

This event prompted a brief stoppage of flight activities.

Crowds also occupied nearby roads and attempted to breach parliament, where the government had originally scheduled the community homage.

Political Heritage and Community Support

Though mainly known as an political challenger, Odinga served as prime minister in 2008 and also established a alliance with the leader last year in a political journey marked by changing partnerships.

He commanded intense commitment among adherents, especially in his ethnic group based in western Kenya, many of whom maintain he was deprived of the highest office by electoral fraud.

Countless of Odinga's supporters, who were not yet born in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a multi-party democracy, paid tribute to Odinga's contributions as an campaigner.