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A quartet of persons lost their lives in the capital city when law enforcement shot and used teargas to scatter massive crowds at a sports arena where statesman Raila Odinga's remains was on public view.

National Figure Remembered

The statesman, who had been a major force in Kenyan politics for a long period, succumbed on Wednesday at 80 years old while in hospital care in India.

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

Turmoil Erupts at Stadium

Numerous followers assembled on roadways from dawn, with mayhem occurring when a large crowd forced open a gate at the capital's primary venue, prompting armed forces to shoot skyward.

• Two people perished from bullets at the stadium
• Death toll subsequently increased to 4
• Scores of individuals sustained injuries
• Authorities used teargas to scatter thousands grievers

Aviation Hub Incident and Government Building Situation

Previously that day, countless of grievers temporarily invaded the capital's aviation hub, halting a ceremony where the head of state and dignitaries were accepting Odinga's remains with military honors.

This incident led to a two-hour suspension of airport operations.

Assemblies also overwhelmed surrounding thoroughfares and attempted to breach the legislative building, where the administration had originally scheduled the community homage.

National Legacy and Community Devotion

Although primarily recognized as an opposition figure, Odinga served as senior minister in 2008 and also formed a agreement with the leader last year in a public service defined by evolving coalitions.

He generated passionate devotion among adherents, notably in his Luo community based in western Kenya, many of whom maintain he was denied the nation's leadership by vote manipulation.

Many of Odinga's followers, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a multi-party democracy, paid tribute to Odinga's efforts as an campaigner.