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Four people lost their lives in Nairobi when security forces shot and employed chemical irritants to break up huge gatherings at a venue where opposition leader Raila Odinga's corpse was on public view.

Political Leader Honored

Odinga, who was a significant presence in the country's governance for a long period, succumbed on that day at eight decades while receiving medical treatment in the Asian nation.

He fought tirelessly for political pluralism, and we experience those rights today because of his efforts.

Turmoil Unfolds at Arena

Numerous devotees gathered on roadways from early morning, with mayhem erupting when enormous throng forced open a gate at the city's central arena, leading to armed forces to shoot skyward.

• Two people perished from bullets at the location
• Fatalities later rose to four
• Numerous people sustained injuries
• Police used teargas to clear countless attendees

Aviation Hub Incident and Parliament Confrontation

During the morning, thousands of mourners briefly stormed the city's air terminal, halting a formal proceeding where the head of state and dignitaries were accepting Odinga's body with armed forces tribute.

This incident prompted a two-hour suspension of aviation services.

Crowds also occupied surrounding thoroughfares and attempted to breach parliament, where the administration had originally scheduled the public viewing.

National Heritage and Community Backing

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

He generated passionate devotion among followers, particularly in his cultural background based in the nation's western region, many of whom contend he was prevented from obtaining the highest office by election irregularities.

Many of Odinga's supporters, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya became a pluralistic political system, expressed respect to Odinga's work as an advocate.