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Four people lost their lives in the capital city when law enforcement shot and used teargas to disperse massive crowds at a sports arena where opposition leader Raila Odinga's corpse was on public view.

National Leader Remembered

Odinga, who had been a major force in the country's governance for a long period, died on midweek at eight decades while in hospital care in the subcontinent.

He struggled relentlessly for multi-party democracy, and we are enjoying those liberties today because of his efforts.

Disorder Breaks Out at Venue

Thousands followers congregated on the streets from sunrise, with chaos breaking out when massive group forced open a barrier at Nairobi's main stadium, causing military personnel to shoot skyward.

• A pair of persons were shot dead at the stadium
• Fatalities later rose to 4
• Scores of individuals sustained injuries
• Law enforcement used teargas to scatter numerous mourners

Aviation Hub Incident and Parliament Standoff

Earlier in the day, numerous of grievers temporarily invaded Nairobi's international airport, interrupting a official event where the nation's leader and other officials were receiving Odinga's corpse with formal recognition.

This situation led to a temporary halt of airport operations.

Crowds also occupied adjacent streets and sought to penetrate the legislative building, where the government had first arranged the open visitation.

Political Heritage and Community Support

Though mainly known as an opposition figure, Odinga served as head of government in 2008 and also formed a alliance with the leader last year in a career marked by changing partnerships.

He commanded strong loyalty among supporters, notably in his Luo community based in the country's west, 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 transitioned to a multi-party democracy, paid tribute to Odinga's contributions as an advocate.