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Four individuals lost their lives in the capital city when armed personnel shot and deployed teargas to break up huge gatherings at a sports arena where statesman Raila Odinga's remains was on public view.

National Leader Remembered

The politician, who was a significant presence in the country's governance for many years, died on that day at age 80 while receiving medical treatment in India.

He fought tirelessly for multi-party democracy, and we are enjoying those liberties today because of his struggle.

Turmoil Breaks Out at Stadium

Thousands devotees congregated on the streets from sunrise, with disorder occurring when massive group broke through a barrier at the city's central arena, prompting armed forces to fire in the air.

• Two people lost their lives to gunfire at the location
• Fatalities later rose to four
• Numerous people got wounded
• Police employed irritants to clear numerous mourners

Airport Event and Government Building Standoff

Previously that day, countless of supporters temporarily invaded the city's air terminal, interrupting a ceremony where President William Ruto and other officials were accepting Odinga's corpse with military honors.

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

Crowds also occupied surrounding thoroughfares and attempted to breach the government complex, where the government had initially planned the open visitation.

National Heritage and Community Support

Although primarily recognized as an opposition figure, Odinga became prime minister in 2008 and also struck a alliance with Ruto last year in a public service defined by shifting alliances.

He generated intense commitment among supporters, especially in his Luo community based in the country's west, many of whom believe he was denied the highest office by vote manipulation.

Numerous of Odinga's followers, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya became a pluralistic political system, paid tribute to Odinga's efforts as an advocate.