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Four people were killed in Kenya's capital when law enforcement shot and deployed teargas to scatter massive crowds at a stadium where political figure Raila Odinga's remains was lying in state.

National Leader Remembered

The statesman, who had been a major force in Kenyan politics for decades, died on that day at eight decades while receiving medical treatment in the Asian nation.

He campaigned vigorously for political pluralism, and we benefit from those liberties today because of his work.

Turmoil Erupts at Arena

Countless devotees congregated on roadways from dawn, with disorder occurring when massive group forced open a entrance at the capital's primary venue, causing soldiers to discharge weapons upward.

• Two individuals perished from bullets at the stadium
• Casualties eventually reached to four people
• Scores of individuals were hurt
• Police deployed chemical agents to disperse countless mourners

Aviation Hub Disruption and Government Building Situation

Previously that day, countless of mourners momentarily entered Nairobi's international airport, interrupting a formal proceeding where the nation's leader and other officials were welcoming Odinga's corpse with formal recognition.

This situation prompted a two-hour suspension of flight activities.

Crowds also occupied adjacent streets and tried to enter the government complex, where the authorities had first arranged the public viewing.

Political Legacy and Community Support

Though mainly known as an government critic, Odinga assumed the role of senior minister in 2008 and also established a alliance with Ruto last year in a career defined by changing partnerships.

He generated strong loyalty among supporters, notably in his ethnic group based in western Kenya, many of whom contend he was denied the nation's leadership by election irregularities.

Many of Odinga's supporters, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a pluralistic political system, expressed respect to Odinga's efforts as an advocate.