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Four people perished in the capital city when armed personnel discharged weapons and employed chemical irritants to break up huge gatherings at a stadium where political figure Raila Odinga's corpse was displayed for homage.

Political Figure Honored

The politician, who had been a significant presence in the nation's political landscape for a long period, died on Wednesday at eight decades while undergoing healthcare in India.

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

Chaos Erupts at Stadium

Thousands supporters gathered on thoroughfares from dawn, with disorder breaking out when a large crowd broke through a gate at the city's central arena, causing armed forces to shoot skyward.

• Two people lost their lives to gunfire at the stadium
• Casualties eventually reached to 4
• Many persons got wounded
• Police used teargas to disperse numerous attendees

Airport Event and Government Building Situation

Earlier in the day, countless of supporters temporarily invaded the capital's aviation hub, halting a official event where the head of state and government representatives were accepting Odinga's body with armed forces tribute.

This situation prompted a temporary halt of aviation services.

Groups also overwhelmed nearby roads and tried to enter the legislative building, where the administration had initially planned the open visitation.

Political Legacy and Ethnic Support

Although primarily recognized as an government critic, Odinga served as senior minister in 2008 and also formed a alliance with Ruto last year in a career marked by evolving coalitions.

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

Many of Odinga's followers, who were not yet born in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a pluralistic political system, offered homage to Odinga's work as an advocate.