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A quartet of persons were killed in Nairobi when law enforcement discharged weapons and employed chemical irritants to break up massive crowds at a venue where political figure Raila Odinga's remains was displayed for homage.

National Leader Remembered

The statesman, who was a major force in the nation's political landscape for decades, died on that day at 80 years old while in hospital care in India.

He fought tirelessly for multi-party democracy, and we experience those rights today because of his struggle.

Turmoil Unfolds at Stadium

Thousands supporters gathered on thoroughfares from early morning, with mayhem occurring when a large crowd breached a entrance at the city's central arena, causing armed forces to shoot skyward.

• Two individuals were shot dead at the location
• Fatalities subsequently increased to four
• Many persons got wounded
• Police employed irritants to scatter numerous mourners

Aviation Hub Event and Parliament Standoff

Previously that day, countless of mourners momentarily entered Nairobi's international airport, disrupting a ceremony where the nation's leader and other officials were welcoming Odinga's remains with military honors.

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

Assemblies also occupied nearby roads and sought to penetrate the legislative building, where the authorities had originally scheduled the community homage.

National Heritage and Ethnic Support

Though mainly known as an political challenger, Odinga assumed the role of head of government in 2008 and also formed a agreement with the leader last year in a public service marked by evolving coalitions.

He inspired intense commitment among supporters, especially in his Luo community based in the nation's western region, many of whom believe he was prevented from obtaining the highest office by electoral fraud.

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