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Four individuals were killed in the capital city when security forces discharged weapons and deployed teargas to scatter enormous assemblies at a sports arena where political figure Raila Odinga's remains was displayed for homage.

National Leader Mourned

Odinga, who had been a major force in the nation's political landscape for decades, passed away on Wednesday at 80 years old while receiving medical treatment in India.

He struggled relentlessly for multi-party democracy, and we are enjoying those liberties today because of his work.

Disorder Erupts at Stadium

Thousands devotees assembled on thoroughfares from dawn, with mayhem breaking out when massive group forced open a barrier at Nairobi's main stadium, causing soldiers to shoot skyward.

• Two individuals were shot dead at the stadium
• Casualties eventually reached to four people
• Scores of people were hurt
• Authorities employed irritants to clear thousands mourners

Airport Event and Government Building Confrontation

During the morning, thousands of mourners temporarily invaded the capital's aviation hub, interrupting a official event where the head of state and other officials were welcoming Odinga's body with armed forces tribute.

This situation led to a temporary halt of airport operations.

Groups also occupied nearby roads and tried to enter the legislative building, where the authorities had first arranged the community homage.

National Legacy and Community Backing

While predominantly identified as an government critic, Odinga became head of government in 2008 and also established a alliance with Ruto last year in a public service defined by shifting alliances.

He generated intense commitment among followers, particularly in his ethnic group based in the country's west, many of whom maintain he was deprived of the highest office by election irregularities.

Many of Odinga's supporters, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-party democracy, paid tribute to Odinga's contributions as an activist.