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A quartet of persons were killed in Kenya's capital when armed personnel discharged weapons and employed chemical irritants to disperse huge gatherings at a sports arena where political figure Raila Odinga's body was on public view.

Political Leader Remembered

The politician, who remained a significant presence in the country's governance for a long period, died on midweek at age 80 while in hospital care in the Asian nation.

He fought tirelessly for democratic systems, and we benefit from those liberties today because of his struggle.

Disorder Unfolds at Venue

Numerous devotees congregated on the streets from dawn, with disorder occurring when massive group breached a barrier at the city's central arena, prompting military personnel to fire in the air.

• A pair of persons were shot dead at the venue
• Casualties later rose to 4
• Many people got wounded
• Police used teargas to scatter countless mourners

Aviation Hub Incident and Parliament Situation

During the morning, numerous of supporters temporarily invaded the city's air terminal, halting a official event where the head of state and other officials were accepting Odinga's corpse with military honors.

This situation prompted a brief stoppage of airport operations.

Groups also overwhelmed nearby roads and tried to enter parliament, where the authorities had originally scheduled the community homage.

National Impact and Community Devotion

Though mainly known as an opposition figure, Odinga served as senior minister in 2008 and also formed a agreement with the president last year in a political journey defined by changing partnerships.

He commanded passionate devotion among adherents, especially in his ethnic group based in western Kenya, many of whom contend he was deprived of the highest office by election irregularities.

Many of Odinga's followers, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a multi-party democracy, offered homage to Odinga's contributions as an activist.