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Four people perished in Nairobi when security forces shot and deployed teargas to scatter huge gatherings at a stadium where opposition leader Raila Odinga's body was displayed for homage.

Political Leader Honored

Odinga, who remained a major force in the country's governance for a long period, died on Wednesday at 80 years old while undergoing healthcare in India.

He struggled relentlessly for multi-party democracy, and we benefit from those freedoms today because of his struggle.

Turmoil Erupts at Venue

Countless devotees congregated on the streets from dawn, with chaos occurring when enormous throng breached a barrier at the city's central arena, causing armed forces to shoot skyward.

• Two individuals lost their lives to gunfire at the location
• Fatalities later rose to 4
• Many people got wounded
• Authorities employed irritants to disperse countless grievers

Aviation Hub Disruption and Government Building Confrontation

During the morning, thousands of supporters briefly stormed the city's air terminal, disrupting a formal proceeding where the nation's leader and other officials were welcoming Odinga's body with armed forces tribute.

This situation caused a temporary halt of flight activities.

Assemblies also occupied surrounding thoroughfares and tried to enter the legislative building, where the government had originally scheduled the community homage.

National Legacy and Community Support

Though mainly known as an government critic, Odinga became head of government in 2008 and also struck a political pact with the leader last year in a political journey defined by shifting alliances.

He commanded passionate devotion among followers, especially in his Luo community based in western Kenya, many of whom believe he was deprived of the presidency by electoral fraud.

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