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Four individuals lost their lives in Kenya's capital when security forces shot and used teargas to disperse huge gatherings at a stadium where statesman Raila Odinga's body was on public view.

Political Figure Mourned

Odinga, who remained a major force in Kenyan politics for decades, passed away on Wednesday at age 80 while in hospital care in the Asian nation.

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

Chaos Unfolds at Venue

Thousands supporters congregated on roadways from early morning, with mayhem erupting when enormous throng broke through a gate at the city's central arena, causing soldiers to shoot skyward.

• A pair of persons lost their lives to gunfire at the location
• Casualties subsequently increased to 4
• Many individuals got wounded
• Authorities deployed chemical agents to scatter numerous attendees

Aviation Hub Incident and Parliament Confrontation

During the morning, thousands of grievers momentarily entered the city's air terminal, halting a official event where the head of state and government representatives were welcoming Odinga's remains with military honors.

This event prompted a two-hour suspension of airport operations.

Assemblies also overwhelmed nearby roads and sought to penetrate parliament, where the administration had first arranged the public viewing.

National Legacy and Community Support

While predominantly identified as an opposition figure, Odinga assumed the role of prime minister in 2008 and also established a political pact with the president last year in a political journey characterized by changing partnerships.

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

Countless of Odinga's mourners, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-faction governance, paid tribute to Odinga's contributions as an activist.