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Four people were killed in Nairobi when security forces opened fire and used teargas to scatter huge gatherings at a sports arena where opposition leader Raila Odinga's body was on public view.

Political Leader Mourned

Odinga, who was a significant presence in the nation's political landscape for decades, passed away on Wednesday at eight decades while in hospital care in the Asian nation.

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

Disorder Erupts at Venue

Countless supporters gathered on thoroughfares from early morning, with chaos occurring when massive group breached a entrance at Nairobi's main stadium, causing military personnel to shoot skyward.

• Two individuals were shot dead at the location
• Fatalities eventually reached to four people
• Many individuals were hurt
• Authorities used teargas to scatter numerous mourners

Aviation Hub Event and Government Building Confrontation

Previously that day, countless of grievers temporarily invaded the city's air terminal, interrupting a formal proceeding where the head of state and other officials were accepting Odinga's remains with armed forces tribute.

This event led to a two-hour suspension of flight activities.

Groups also overwhelmed surrounding thoroughfares and attempted to breach parliament, where the government had first arranged the public viewing.

Political Impact and Community Support

While predominantly identified as an opposition figure, Odinga became prime minister in 2008 and also formed a alliance with the president last year in a career defined by shifting alliances.

He generated intense commitment among supporters, notably in his ethnic group based in the nation's western region, many of whom maintain he was denied the highest office by electoral fraud.

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