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A quartet of persons were killed in Kenya's capital when armed personnel opened fire and deployed teargas to scatter huge gatherings at a stadium where statesman Raila Odinga's corpse was lying in state.

Political Figure Honored

The statesman, who had been a significant presence in the nation's political landscape for a long period, succumbed on that day at 80 years old while undergoing healthcare in the Asian nation.

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

Turmoil Unfolds at Venue

Thousands supporters congregated on roadways from early morning, with chaos breaking out when massive group broke through a gate at the city's central arena, causing soldiers to shoot skyward.

• Two people were shot dead at the location
• Death toll eventually reached to four
• Many people were hurt
• Police employed irritants to scatter numerous mourners

Aviation Hub Incident and Government Building Situation

Earlier in the day, thousands of grievers temporarily invaded the city's air terminal, interrupting a formal proceeding where President William Ruto and dignitaries were welcoming Odinga's body with formal recognition.

This incident caused a temporary halt of flight activities.

Assemblies also occupied adjacent streets and tried to enter parliament, where the administration had initially planned the open visitation.

Political Heritage and Community Support

Though mainly known as an political challenger, Odinga became head of government in 2008 and also struck a political pact with the leader last year in a career characterized by changing partnerships.

He generated strong loyalty among followers, notably in his cultural background based in the nation's western region, many of whom maintain he was denied the presidency by election irregularities.

Many of Odinga's supporters, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-faction governance, expressed respect to Odinga's work as an activist.