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Four individuals perished in the capital city when law enforcement opened fire and used teargas to scatter huge gatherings at a venue where political figure Raila Odinga's remains was on public view.

National Leader Remembered

Odinga, who was a prominent player in the nation's political landscape for decades, died on that day at age 80 while receiving medical treatment in the Asian nation.

He struggled relentlessly for political pluralism, and we are enjoying those liberties today because of his struggle.

Chaos Unfolds at Arena

Thousands supporters congregated on thoroughfares from early morning, with chaos breaking out when massive group forced open a gate at Nairobi's main stadium, prompting military personnel to shoot skyward.

• Two people perished from bullets at the location
• Fatalities subsequently increased to four people
• Scores of persons were hurt
• Police employed irritants to scatter thousands grievers

Airport Incident and Government Building Standoff

During the morning, countless of grievers briefly stormed Nairobi's international airport, interrupting a formal proceeding where the head of state and other officials were receiving Odinga's body with military honors.

This incident led to a two-hour suspension of airport operations.

Groups also occupied nearby roads and tried to enter the government complex, where the government had initially planned the public viewing.

National Heritage and Ethnic Support

Although primarily recognized as an opposition figure, Odinga served as head of government in 2008 and also formed a agreement with Ruto last year in a public service defined by changing partnerships.

He commanded passionate devotion among adherents, notably in his cultural background based in western Kenya, many of whom contend he was deprived of the nation's leadership by election irregularities.

Many of Odinga's followers, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-party democracy, expressed respect to Odinga's efforts as an advocate.