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A quartet of persons were killed in the capital city when law enforcement discharged weapons and used teargas to break up massive crowds at a sports arena where opposition leader Raila Odinga's body was on public view.

Political Figure Remembered

Odinga, who remained a major force in the nation's political landscape for many years, died on midweek at age 80 while in hospital care in India.

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

Turmoil Unfolds at Stadium

Thousands supporters gathered on thoroughfares from early morning, with chaos erupting when enormous throng forced open a gate at the city's central arena, prompting armed forces to fire in the air.

• Two people perished from bullets at the location
• Fatalities subsequently increased to 4
• Scores of persons sustained injuries
• Law enforcement used teargas to scatter numerous attendees

Airport Incident and Parliament Standoff

Earlier in the day, thousands of grievers momentarily entered Nairobi's international airport, interrupting a formal proceeding where President William Ruto and government representatives were welcoming Odinga's body with military honors.

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

Crowds also occupied adjacent streets and sought to penetrate parliament, where the administration had originally scheduled the open visitation.

Political Legacy and Ethnic Backing

Though mainly known as an government critic, Odinga assumed the role of prime minister in 2008 and also formed a agreement with the leader last year in a political journey characterized by evolving coalitions.

He generated intense commitment among adherents, notably in his ethnic group based in western Kenya, many of whom contend he was deprived of the presidency by electoral fraud.

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