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Four individuals perished in Kenya's capital when law enforcement opened fire and used teargas to break up huge gatherings at a venue where political figure Raila Odinga's remains was on public view.

Political Figure Honored

Odinga, who remained a significant presence in the nation's political landscape for many years, succumbed on midweek at age 80 while in hospital care in the Asian nation.

He campaigned vigorously for democratic systems, and we are enjoying those freedoms today because of his struggle.

Turmoil Erupts at Arena

Thousands devotees congregated on thoroughfares from sunrise, with chaos erupting when massive group broke through a entrance at the city's central arena, causing military personnel to discharge weapons upward.

• Two individuals were shot dead at the venue
• Fatalities subsequently increased to 4
• Scores of individuals were hurt
• Authorities employed irritants to scatter numerous mourners

Airport Incident and Parliament Standoff

During the morning, countless of supporters temporarily invaded Nairobi's international airport, interrupting a formal proceeding where President William Ruto and dignitaries were receiving Odinga's corpse with military honors.

This situation caused a brief stoppage of airport operations.

Groups also occupied nearby roads and tried to enter the government complex, where the administration had first arranged the community homage.

National Impact and Ethnic Devotion

Although primarily recognized as an government critic, Odinga became senior minister in 2008 and also struck a agreement with the leader last year in a career characterized by evolving coalitions.

He generated passionate devotion among supporters, especially in his Luo community based in western Kenya, many of whom believe he was denied the presidency by vote manipulation.

Numerous of Odinga's supporters, who were not yet born in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-faction governance, offered homage to Odinga's efforts as an campaigner.