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Four people were killed in the capital city when armed personnel opened fire and deployed teargas to break up massive crowds at a sports arena where political figure Raila Odinga's body was displayed for homage.

National Figure Mourned

The politician, who remained a major force in Kenyan politics for a long period, died on midweek at 80 years old while undergoing healthcare in the subcontinent.

He campaigned vigorously for political pluralism, and we benefit from those freedoms today because of his struggle.

Turmoil Erupts at Stadium

Thousands supporters congregated on thoroughfares from early morning, with mayhem occurring when a large crowd broke through a barrier at the city's central arena, prompting armed forces to discharge weapons upward.

• Two people lost their lives to gunfire at the stadium
• Casualties later rose to 4
• Numerous individuals got wounded
• Authorities employed irritants to clear countless mourners

Airport Event and Parliament Standoff

Earlier in the day, numerous of grievers briefly stormed the city's air terminal, disrupting a official event where the head of state and other officials were welcoming Odinga's remains with armed forces tribute.

This event led to a two-hour suspension of flight activities.

Groups also flooded surrounding thoroughfares and attempted to breach parliament, where the authorities had first arranged the open visitation.

Political Impact and Community Devotion

Though mainly known as an government critic, Odinga became senior minister in 2008 and also established a agreement with the president last year in a political journey characterized by evolving coalitions.

He commanded strong loyalty among supporters, especially in his Luo community based in western Kenya, many of whom contend he was denied the presidency by vote manipulation.

Numerous of Odinga's mourners, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya became a pluralistic political system, offered homage to Odinga's efforts as an advocate.