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Four individuals were killed in Nairobi when law enforcement opened fire and employed chemical irritants to scatter massive crowds at a venue where political figure Raila Odinga's corpse was displayed for homage.

Political Leader Remembered

The statesman, who was a prominent player in Kenyan politics for decades, died on that day at eight decades while receiving medical treatment in India.

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

Chaos Breaks Out at Venue

Numerous supporters congregated on the streets from sunrise, with chaos breaking out when massive group breached a barrier at the city's central arena, leading to military personnel to discharge weapons upward.

• Two people lost their lives to gunfire at the venue
• Fatalities subsequently increased to four people
• Many persons were hurt
• Authorities used teargas to disperse countless grievers

Airport Disruption and Parliament Standoff

Earlier in the day, thousands of supporters briefly stormed Nairobi's international airport, disrupting a official event where the head of state and government representatives were receiving Odinga's body with formal recognition.

This situation caused a two-hour suspension of airport operations.

Assemblies also overwhelmed adjacent streets and sought to penetrate the legislative building, where the authorities had first arranged the community homage.

Political Impact and Ethnic Support

Although primarily recognized as an opposition figure, Odinga became head of government in 2008 and also struck a alliance with the president last year in a public service marked by evolving coalitions.

He generated intense commitment among followers, notably in his Luo community based in western Kenya, many of whom believe he was denied the nation's leadership by election irregularities.

Numerous of Odinga's supporters, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-faction governance, offered homage to Odinga's efforts as an advocate.