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Four people were killed in Nairobi when law enforcement shot and used teargas to break up huge gatherings at a venue where statesman Raila Odinga's remains was displayed for homage.

National Figure Remembered

Odinga, who remained a significant presence in the nation's political landscape for many years, succumbed on midweek at eight decades while in hospital care in the Asian nation.

He fought tirelessly for democratic systems, and we benefit from those liberties today because of his struggle.

Chaos Erupts at Stadium

Thousands followers gathered on thoroughfares from dawn, with chaos erupting when enormous throng broke through a barrier at Nairobi's main stadium, prompting soldiers to fire in the air.

• Two individuals perished from bullets at the venue
• Casualties eventually reached to four people
• Many persons were hurt
• Authorities used teargas to clear thousands grievers

Aviation Hub Event and Government Building Standoff

Previously that day, numerous of grievers briefly stormed the city's air terminal, interrupting a formal proceeding where the nation's leader and government representatives were accepting Odinga's remains with formal recognition.

This event prompted a brief stoppage of airport operations.

Crowds also flooded surrounding thoroughfares and tried to enter the government complex, where the government had first arranged the public viewing.

Political Heritage and Ethnic Support

Though mainly known as an government critic, Odinga became senior minister in 2008 and also established a alliance with the leader last year in a political journey defined by shifting alliances.

He commanded passionate devotion among followers, notably in his Luo community based in the nation's western region, many of whom maintain he was prevented from obtaining the highest office by vote manipulation.

Countless of Odinga's followers, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a pluralistic political system, paid tribute to Odinga's efforts as an activist.