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Four people were killed in the capital city when law enforcement shot and deployed teargas to scatter massive crowds at a venue where political figure Raila Odinga's body was lying in state.

National Leader Mourned

Odinga, who had been a major force in the nation's political landscape for a long period, passed away on midweek at 80 years old while in hospital care in the subcontinent.

He fought tirelessly for political pluralism, and we benefit from those rights today because of his work.

Turmoil Breaks Out at Arena

Countless devotees assembled on the streets from early morning, with disorder erupting when enormous throng breached a barrier at the capital's primary venue, causing armed forces to discharge weapons upward.

• A pair of persons were shot dead at the location
• Casualties later rose to four people
• Many persons got wounded
• Law enforcement used teargas to clear countless attendees

Airport Disruption and Government Building Situation

Earlier in the day, countless of supporters momentarily entered the city's air terminal, halting a official event where President William Ruto and government representatives were receiving Odinga's remains with armed forces tribute.

This incident caused a brief stoppage of airport operations.

Groups also overwhelmed surrounding thoroughfares and sought to penetrate parliament, where the authorities had originally scheduled the public viewing.

National Legacy and Ethnic Devotion

Although primarily recognized as an opposition figure, Odinga became prime minister in 2008 and also formed a agreement with Ruto last year in a public service marked by evolving coalitions.

He inspired strong loyalty among followers, especially in his ethnic group based in the country's west, many of whom maintain he was prevented from obtaining the presidency by election irregularities.

Countless of Odinga's followers, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a multi-faction governance, paid tribute to Odinga's work as an advocate.