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A quartet of persons were killed in Nairobi when armed personnel opened fire and used teargas to disperse huge gatherings at a venue where statesman Raila Odinga's remains was displayed for homage.

Political Leader Honored

Odinga, who was a major force in the country's governance for decades, succumbed on Wednesday at 80 years old while undergoing healthcare in the Asian nation.

He campaigned vigorously for democratic systems, and we are enjoying those rights today because of his efforts.

Turmoil Erupts at Stadium

Countless followers congregated on thoroughfares from dawn, with mayhem breaking out when massive group forced open a entrance at the city's central arena, prompting military personnel to fire in the air.

• A pair of persons were shot dead at the location
• Fatalities eventually reached to four people
• Numerous persons sustained injuries
• Law enforcement deployed chemical agents to scatter numerous attendees

Aviation Hub Incident and Parliament Standoff

During the morning, thousands of mourners briefly stormed the city's air terminal, disrupting a formal proceeding where the nation's leader and dignitaries were accepting Odinga's corpse with military honors.

This situation prompted a temporary halt of aviation services.

Groups also overwhelmed nearby roads and attempted to breach parliament, where the authorities had originally scheduled the open visitation.

Political Legacy and Community Devotion

Though mainly known as an opposition figure, Odinga assumed the role of prime minister in 2008 and also struck a political pact with the president last year in a career marked by shifting alliances.

He commanded passionate devotion among adherents, particularly in his ethnic group based in western Kenya, many of whom maintain he was deprived of the nation's leadership by vote manipulation.

Many of Odinga's supporters, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a pluralistic political system, paid tribute to Odinga's efforts as an activist.