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A quartet of persons lost their lives in Nairobi when armed personnel opened fire and deployed teargas to break up huge gatherings at a stadium where political figure Raila Odinga's remains was on public view.

Political Figure Remembered

The statesman, who had been a prominent player in the nation's political landscape for many years, passed away on midweek at age 80 while receiving medical treatment in the subcontinent.

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

Chaos Unfolds at Venue

Countless supporters gathered on the streets from dawn, with mayhem erupting when a large crowd breached a entrance at the capital's primary venue, causing military personnel to shoot skyward.

• Two people perished from bullets at the venue
• Casualties eventually reached to 4
• Scores of individuals got wounded
• Authorities deployed chemical agents to disperse numerous mourners

Aviation Hub Event and Government Building Standoff

Earlier in the day, countless of supporters temporarily invaded the capital's aviation hub, halting a formal proceeding where President William Ruto and government representatives were welcoming Odinga's body with formal recognition.

This event prompted a brief stoppage of airport operations.

Crowds also overwhelmed adjacent streets and tried to enter the legislative building, where the administration had initially planned the community homage.

National Legacy and Community Devotion

Though mainly known as an government critic, Odinga served as senior minister in 2008 and also formed a alliance with Ruto last year in a career defined by changing partnerships.

He inspired strong loyalty among adherents, especially in his cultural background based in the country's west, many of whom believe he was denied the highest office by vote manipulation.

Many of Odinga's followers, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-party democracy, expressed respect to Odinga's work as an campaigner.