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Four people were killed in the capital city when security forces opened fire and employed chemical irritants to disperse huge gatherings at a venue where opposition leader Raila Odinga's corpse was displayed for homage.

National Leader Remembered

Odinga, who remained a significant presence in the nation's political landscape for decades, passed away on midweek at age 80 while undergoing healthcare in India.

He struggled relentlessly for political pluralism, and we experience those rights today because of his struggle.

Chaos Breaks Out at Arena

Thousands supporters congregated on the streets from sunrise, with disorder occurring when massive group forced open a barrier at the city's central arena, leading to military personnel to fire in the air.

• Two people were shot dead at the location
• Death toll eventually reached to 4
• Many persons were hurt
• Police deployed chemical agents to scatter numerous mourners

Aviation Hub Event and Parliament Confrontation

Earlier in the day, countless of supporters momentarily entered the city's air terminal, interrupting a ceremony where President William Ruto and government representatives were welcoming Odinga's remains with military honors.

This incident prompted a temporary halt of airport operations.

Assemblies also overwhelmed nearby roads and sought to penetrate parliament, where the administration had originally scheduled the community homage.

Political Legacy and Community Devotion

Though mainly known as an opposition figure, Odinga became head of government in 2008 and also established a alliance with the leader last year in a career characterized by shifting alliances.

He commanded passionate devotion among followers, particularly in his cultural background based in western Kenya, many of whom contend he was denied the presidency by electoral fraud.

Numerous of Odinga's followers, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a multi-party democracy, expressed respect to Odinga's contributions as an advocate.