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Four people lost their lives in the capital city when law enforcement shot and used teargas to break up huge gatherings at a stadium where opposition leader Raila Odinga's body was on public view.

National Figure Remembered

The politician, who was a major force in the country's governance for decades, died on that day at age 80 while in hospital care in the subcontinent.

He campaigned vigorously for democratic systems, and we experience those rights today because of his work.

Disorder Erupts at Arena

Countless devotees gathered on the streets from early morning, with disorder erupting when a large crowd forced open a barrier at the city's central arena, prompting armed forces to shoot skyward.

• A pair of persons were shot dead at the location
• Casualties later rose to four people
• Numerous persons were hurt
• Police used teargas to clear thousands grievers

Aviation Hub Incident and Government Building Confrontation

During the morning, thousands of mourners momentarily entered the capital's aviation hub, disrupting a ceremony where the nation's leader and other officials were welcoming Odinga's body with armed forces tribute.

This situation prompted a two-hour suspension of flight activities.

Assemblies also flooded surrounding thoroughfares and attempted to breach the government complex, where the authorities had originally scheduled 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 established a agreement with the leader last year in a political journey marked by changing partnerships.

He commanded strong loyalty among supporters, especially in his cultural background based in western Kenya, many of whom maintain he was deprived of the highest office by electoral fraud.

Countless of Odinga's mourners, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a multi-faction governance, paid tribute to Odinga's efforts as an campaigner.