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Four people were killed in the capital city when armed personnel shot and deployed teargas to disperse huge gatherings at a stadium where political figure Raila Odinga's remains was displayed for homage.

Political Figure Remembered

The statesman, who was a significant presence in the nation's political landscape for many years, passed away on midweek at 80 years old while receiving medical treatment in the Asian nation.

He struggled relentlessly for political pluralism, and we experience those rights today because of his efforts.

Turmoil Unfolds at Venue

Countless followers gathered on thoroughfares from sunrise, with chaos occurring when a large crowd breached a entrance at the city's central arena, prompting soldiers to shoot skyward.

• Two people were shot dead at the location
• Death toll eventually reached to four people
• Scores of individuals got wounded
• Law enforcement used teargas to clear countless grievers

Airport Incident and Parliament Standoff

Previously that day, numerous of mourners briefly stormed Nairobi's international airport, halting a ceremony where the nation's leader and dignitaries were welcoming Odinga's remains with formal recognition.

This incident led to a temporary halt of airport operations.

Groups also flooded adjacent streets and tried to enter the legislative building, where the government had first arranged the open visitation.

National Heritage and Community Backing

Though mainly known as an opposition figure, Odinga became head of government in 2008 and also established a political pact with Ruto last year in a political journey defined by shifting alliances.

He commanded intense commitment among adherents, particularly in his ethnic group based in the nation's western region, many of whom believe he was deprived of the highest office by electoral fraud.

Many of Odinga's supporters, who were not yet born in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a multi-faction governance, offered homage to Odinga's contributions as an activist.