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Four people lost their lives in Nairobi when law enforcement shot and used teargas to break up enormous assemblies at a sports arena where opposition leader Raila Odinga's body was lying in state.

Political Leader Remembered

The statesman, who had been a major force in Kenyan politics for a long period, died on midweek at age 80 while in hospital care in India.

He campaigned vigorously for multi-party democracy, and we are enjoying those freedoms today because of his struggle.

Disorder Unfolds at Arena

Numerous followers gathered on the streets from dawn, with disorder breaking out when enormous throng forced open a entrance at the city's central arena, prompting soldiers to fire in the air.

• Two people perished from bullets at the venue
• Casualties subsequently increased to 4
• Numerous individuals got wounded
• Law enforcement used teargas to disperse numerous attendees

Aviation Hub Event and Parliament Standoff

During the morning, thousands of mourners momentarily entered Nairobi's international airport, interrupting a formal proceeding where the head of state and government representatives were welcoming Odinga's corpse with military honors.

This incident led to a temporary halt of airport operations.

Crowds also overwhelmed surrounding thoroughfares and sought to penetrate the government complex, where the government had first arranged the community homage.

Political Legacy and Community Support

While predominantly identified as an opposition figure, Odinga became senior minister in 2008 and also established a alliance with the leader last year in a political journey defined by shifting alliances.

He commanded intense commitment among adherents, notably in his ethnic group based in western Kenya, many of whom maintain he was denied the highest office by vote manipulation.

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