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Four people were killed in Kenya's capital when law enforcement shot and employed chemical irritants to disperse massive crowds at a venue where statesman Raila Odinga's remains was on public view.

National Leader Remembered

Odinga, who was a significant presence in Kenyan politics for many years, died on that day at age 80 while receiving medical treatment in the Asian nation.

He campaigned vigorously for political pluralism, and we benefit from those liberties today because of his struggle.

Chaos Erupts at Stadium

Countless devotees assembled on the streets from sunrise, with disorder occurring when enormous throng forced open a barrier at the city's central arena, causing military personnel to shoot skyward.

• A pair of persons perished from bullets at the venue
• Death toll subsequently increased to 4
• Scores of persons sustained injuries
• Authorities employed irritants to scatter countless grievers

Aviation Hub Event and Government Building Situation

Previously that day, numerous of grievers briefly stormed the capital's aviation hub, disrupting a ceremony where the nation's leader and government representatives were receiving Odinga's remains with military honors.

This situation caused a temporary halt of flight activities.

Groups also occupied surrounding thoroughfares and tried to enter the government complex, where the government had initially planned the public viewing.

Political Impact and Ethnic Devotion

Although primarily recognized as an government critic, Odinga became senior minister in 2008 and also struck a political pact with Ruto last year in a career defined by evolving coalitions.

He generated passionate devotion among followers, particularly in his ethnic group based in the country's west, many of whom contend he was denied the highest office by electoral fraud.

Numerous of Odinga's followers, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a multi-party democracy, expressed respect to Odinga's contributions as an advocate.