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Four people were killed in the capital city when security forces shot and used teargas to break up huge gatherings at a venue where opposition leader Raila Odinga's corpse was displayed for homage.

Political Figure Mourned

The statesman, who had been a significant presence in the country's governance for many years, passed away on midweek at age 80 while in hospital care in India.

He fought tirelessly for democratic systems, and we are enjoying those rights today because of his work.

Chaos Unfolds at Venue

Countless supporters gathered on roadways from dawn, with chaos breaking out when a large crowd breached a gate at the capital's primary venue, prompting armed forces to discharge weapons upward.

• Two people lost their lives to gunfire at the stadium
• Casualties subsequently increased to four people
• Scores of people got wounded
• Police used teargas to disperse countless mourners

Aviation Hub Event and Government Building Confrontation

Earlier in the day, countless of mourners temporarily invaded Nairobi's international airport, disrupting a ceremony where President William Ruto and government representatives were accepting Odinga's body with military honors.

This incident prompted a two-hour suspension of flight activities.

Crowds also flooded nearby roads and attempted to breach parliament, where the administration had first arranged the community homage.

Political Heritage and Community Devotion

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

He generated intense commitment among followers, especially in his Luo community based in the country's west, many of whom contend he was deprived of the highest office by electoral fraud.

Numerous of Odinga's supporters, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a multi-party democracy, offered homage to Odinga's efforts as an campaigner.