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A quartet of persons were killed in Nairobi when security forces opened fire and used teargas to disperse massive crowds at a venue where political figure Raila Odinga's body was lying in state.

Political Leader Honored

Odinga, who had been a prominent player in the country's governance for many years, passed away on Wednesday at eight decades while receiving medical treatment in the Asian nation.

He struggled relentlessly for democratic systems, and we benefit from those rights today because of his efforts.

Chaos Breaks Out at Venue

Thousands supporters congregated on roadways from early morning, with chaos breaking out when enormous throng broke through a barrier at the capital's primary venue, prompting soldiers to fire in the air.

• A pair of persons were shot dead at the venue
• Fatalities eventually reached to four
• Numerous individuals sustained injuries
• Authorities used teargas to scatter numerous mourners

Airport Disruption and Parliament Confrontation

During the morning, thousands of supporters temporarily invaded Nairobi's international airport, halting a official event where the head of state and government representatives were accepting Odinga's remains with armed forces tribute.

This event caused a temporary halt of flight activities.

Crowds also overwhelmed nearby roads and tried to enter parliament, where the authorities had originally scheduled the community homage.

Political Heritage and Community Backing

Though mainly known as an government critic, Odinga served as prime minister in 2008 and also formed a alliance with the president last year in a public service defined by evolving coalitions.

He inspired passionate devotion among adherents, notably in his Luo community based in western Kenya, many of whom contend he was denied the presidency by vote manipulation.

Many 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 activist.