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Four individuals were killed in Kenya's capital when law enforcement opened fire and employed chemical irritants to disperse massive crowds at a venue where statesman Raila Odinga's remains was displayed for homage.

National Leader Mourned

The statesman, who was a significant presence in Kenyan politics for a long period, succumbed on Wednesday at eight decades while in hospital care in India.

He campaigned vigorously for multi-party democracy, and we benefit from those rights today because of his work.

Chaos Erupts at Arena

Thousands devotees assembled on roadways from dawn, with chaos erupting when massive group broke through a gate at Nairobi's main stadium, causing soldiers to fire in the air.

• A pair of persons were shot dead at the venue
• Fatalities subsequently increased to 4
• Many individuals got wounded
• Police deployed chemical agents to disperse thousands grievers

Aviation Hub Disruption and Parliament Situation

During the morning, thousands of mourners temporarily invaded the capital's aviation hub, halting a official event where the nation's leader and dignitaries were accepting Odinga's remains with formal recognition.

This event caused a two-hour suspension of aviation services.

Groups also occupied surrounding thoroughfares and tried to enter the legislative building, where the government had initially planned the community homage.

Political Heritage and Ethnic Backing

Although primarily recognized as an government critic, Odinga served as head of government in 2008 and also struck a political pact with Ruto last year in a political journey defined by shifting alliances.

He generated strong loyalty among supporters, notably in his cultural background based in the nation's western region, many of whom contend he was deprived of the highest office by electoral fraud.

Many of Odinga's followers, who were not yet born in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a multi-faction governance, expressed respect to Odinga's work as an activist.