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Four individuals were killed in the capital city when armed personnel discharged weapons and used teargas to disperse massive crowds at a venue where political figure Raila Odinga's remains was lying in state.

Political Leader Mourned

The politician, who had been a prominent player in the nation's political landscape for decades, succumbed on midweek at age 80 while receiving medical treatment in the subcontinent.

He struggled relentlessly for democratic systems, and we are enjoying those freedoms today because of his work.

Disorder Breaks Out at Arena

Numerous supporters congregated on thoroughfares from early morning, with chaos erupting when massive group breached a entrance at the capital's primary venue, prompting soldiers to shoot skyward.

• Two individuals were shot dead at the location
• Casualties eventually reached to 4
• Scores of individuals got wounded
• Police used teargas to disperse thousands grievers

Airport Event and Government Building Situation

Previously that day, thousands of supporters briefly stormed the capital's aviation hub, halting a official event where the nation's leader and dignitaries were welcoming Odinga's remains with military honors.

This incident prompted a temporary halt of aviation services.

Groups also overwhelmed nearby roads and sought to penetrate the legislative building, where the authorities had first arranged the community homage.

National Impact and Ethnic Devotion

Though mainly known as an political challenger, Odinga became head of government in 2008 and also formed a alliance with the president last year in a political journey characterized by changing partnerships.

He commanded strong loyalty among supporters, especially in his cultural background based in the country's west, many of whom maintain he was denied the presidency by election irregularities.

Numerous of Odinga's supporters, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya became a pluralistic political system, paid tribute to Odinga's contributions as an campaigner.