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A quartet of persons were killed in Nairobi when armed personnel discharged weapons and employed chemical irritants to break up massive crowds at a sports arena where statesman Raila Odinga's body was lying in state.

Political Figure Mourned

Odinga, who remained a major force in Kenyan politics for decades, passed away on that day at eight decades while receiving medical treatment in the subcontinent.

He fought tirelessly for multi-party democracy, and we benefit from those rights today because of his work.

Disorder Unfolds at Stadium

Countless followers assembled on roadways from sunrise, with disorder occurring when massive group broke through a barrier at Nairobi's main stadium, causing military personnel to shoot skyward.

• Two people lost their lives to gunfire at the venue
• Death toll eventually reached to four people
• Many people got wounded
• Law enforcement employed irritants to clear thousands mourners

Aviation Hub Disruption and Parliament Confrontation

Earlier in the day, countless of grievers briefly stormed Nairobi's international airport, interrupting a official event where the head of state and other officials were receiving Odinga's body with military honors.

This situation led to a temporary halt of flight activities.

Groups also flooded nearby roads and tried to enter the government complex, where the authorities had initially planned the community homage.

National Impact and Ethnic Devotion

Although primarily recognized as an government critic, Odinga became senior minister in 2008 and also formed a political pact with the president last year in a political journey defined by evolving coalitions.

He commanded strong loyalty among followers, particularly in his Luo community based in the nation's western region, many of whom contend he was denied the presidency by election irregularities.

Many of Odinga's supporters, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a multi-party democracy, expressed respect to Odinga's efforts as an advocate.