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A quartet of persons lost their lives in Nairobi when law enforcement opened fire and deployed teargas to disperse enormous assemblies at a stadium where statesman Raila Odinga's remains was lying in state.

Political Leader Mourned

Odinga, who remained a significant presence in Kenyan politics for decades, died on Wednesday at eight decades while in hospital care in the subcontinent.

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

Turmoil Breaks Out at Stadium

Countless devotees congregated on roadways from sunrise, with mayhem erupting when massive group forced open a gate at Nairobi's main stadium, leading to armed forces to fire in the air.

• Two individuals were shot dead at the stadium
• Death toll eventually reached to 4
• Scores of individuals were hurt
• Police used teargas to clear numerous grievers

Aviation Hub Disruption and Parliament Situation

Earlier in the day, thousands of supporters briefly stormed the capital's aviation hub, interrupting a official event where the nation's leader and other officials were welcoming Odinga's body with armed forces tribute.

This incident led to a brief stoppage of aviation services.

Crowds also overwhelmed nearby roads and sought to penetrate the government complex, where the government had first arranged the open visitation.

National Impact and Community Support

Though mainly known as an political challenger, Odinga assumed the role of head of government in 2008 and also formed a alliance with the president last year in a political journey marked by evolving coalitions.

He inspired intense commitment among followers, particularly in his cultural background based in the country's west, many of whom contend he was denied the highest office by election irregularities.

Numerous of Odinga's followers, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a pluralistic political system, expressed respect to Odinga's efforts as an advocate.