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A quartet of persons perished in the capital city when security forces discharged weapons and employed chemical irritants to scatter huge gatherings at a stadium where statesman Raila Odinga's corpse was displayed for homage.

Political Figure Remembered

The statesman, who was a significant presence in Kenyan politics for a long period, succumbed on that day at 80 years old while receiving medical treatment in India.

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

Chaos Erupts at Venue

Countless supporters assembled on roadways from dawn, with mayhem breaking out when enormous throng breached a gate at the capital's primary venue, causing soldiers to discharge weapons upward.

• A pair of persons were shot dead at the venue
• Death toll later rose to four people
• Scores of individuals were hurt
• Police deployed chemical agents to scatter countless mourners

Airport Disruption and Government Building Situation

During the morning, thousands of mourners momentarily entered Nairobi's international airport, halting a formal proceeding where the head of state and government representatives were welcoming Odinga's corpse with armed forces tribute.

This event led to a temporary halt of airport operations.

Crowds also occupied nearby roads and attempted to breach the government complex, where the administration had originally scheduled the public viewing.

National Heritage and Community Backing

While predominantly identified as an political challenger, Odinga became prime minister in 2008 and also struck a alliance with Ruto last year in a career defined by evolving coalitions.

He inspired intense commitment among adherents, especially in his Luo community based in western Kenya, many of whom maintain he was deprived of the nation's leadership by electoral fraud.

Numerous of Odinga's followers, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-party democracy, expressed respect to Odinga's contributions as an activist.