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Four people were killed in the capital city when law enforcement shot and deployed teargas to break up enormous assemblies at a venue where political figure Raila Odinga's corpse was lying in state.

Political Figure Mourned

The statesman, who was a significant presence in the nation's political landscape for many years, died on Wednesday at 80 years old while undergoing healthcare in the Asian nation.

He campaigned vigorously for political pluralism, and we are enjoying those rights today because of his struggle.

Chaos Unfolds at Arena

Countless supporters assembled on thoroughfares from sunrise, with chaos erupting when enormous throng breached a gate at Nairobi's main stadium, leading to military personnel to fire in the air.

• Two people lost their lives to gunfire at the location
• Death toll eventually reached to 4
• Scores of persons sustained injuries
• Police used teargas to disperse numerous grievers

Aviation Hub Disruption and Parliament Standoff

Earlier in the day, numerous of supporters briefly stormed the capital's aviation hub, halting a official event where President William Ruto and other officials were welcoming Odinga's body with armed forces tribute.

This event prompted a brief stoppage of flight activities.

Crowds also occupied nearby roads and sought to penetrate parliament, where the administration had originally scheduled the public viewing.

National Legacy and Ethnic Devotion

While predominantly identified as an government critic, Odinga became senior minister in 2008 and also struck a agreement with Ruto last year in a political journey defined by evolving coalitions.

He generated intense commitment among supporters, notably in his ethnic group based in the country's west, many of whom believe he was denied the presidency by election irregularities.

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