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Four people were killed in Kenya's capital when law enforcement opened fire and employed chemical irritants to disperse huge gatherings at a sports arena where opposition leader Raila Odinga's corpse was lying in state.

National Figure Mourned

Odinga, who had been a significant presence in the country's governance for a long period, succumbed on midweek at age 80 while undergoing healthcare in the subcontinent.

He fought tirelessly for multi-party democracy, and we benefit from those rights today because of his efforts.

Disorder Unfolds at Venue

Numerous devotees gathered on roadways from dawn, with disorder occurring when enormous throng forced open a gate at Nairobi's main stadium, leading to military personnel to fire in the air.

• A pair of persons were shot dead at the venue
• Death toll subsequently increased to 4
• Numerous persons got wounded
• Authorities used teargas to clear numerous attendees

Aviation Hub Event and Government Building Confrontation

During the morning, numerous of grievers momentarily entered the capital's aviation hub, interrupting a official event where President William Ruto and government representatives were receiving Odinga's remains with military honors.

This event prompted a brief stoppage of aviation services.

Groups also flooded nearby roads and tried to enter the government complex, where the government had first arranged the public viewing.

Political Heritage and Ethnic Devotion

Though mainly known as an government critic, Odinga served as prime minister in 2008 and also formed a alliance with the leader last year in a public service marked by changing partnerships.

He generated strong loyalty among supporters, especially in his ethnic group based in western Kenya, many of whom believe he was deprived of the highest office by vote manipulation.

Numerous of Odinga's supporters, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-party democracy, paid tribute to Odinga's contributions as an campaigner.