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A quartet of persons perished in Kenya's capital when security forces opened fire and used teargas to disperse huge gatherings at a venue where statesman Raila Odinga's remains was on public view.

Political Figure Remembered

Odinga, who remained a major force in Kenyan politics for many years, passed away on Wednesday at eight decades while in hospital care in the subcontinent.

He campaigned vigorously for political pluralism, and we are enjoying those rights today because of his efforts.

Chaos Breaks Out at Stadium

Countless supporters gathered on the streets from sunrise, with disorder erupting when enormous throng broke through a entrance at Nairobi's main stadium, prompting military personnel to discharge weapons upward.

• Two people perished from bullets at the venue
• Death toll eventually reached to four people
• Scores of persons sustained injuries
• Law enforcement used teargas to clear numerous attendees

Aviation Hub Event and Government Building Standoff

Previously that day, thousands of mourners momentarily entered the city's air terminal, disrupting a ceremony where the nation's leader and dignitaries were receiving Odinga's body with armed forces tribute.

This incident caused a temporary halt of aviation services.

Crowds also occupied nearby roads and tried to enter the legislative building, where the authorities had first arranged the community homage.

National Heritage and Community Support

Although primarily recognized as an political challenger, Odinga served as senior minister in 2008 and also established a alliance with the leader last year in a public service marked by changing partnerships.

He commanded passionate devotion among adherents, especially in his ethnic group based in the country's west, many of whom believe he was denied the presidency by election irregularities.

Many of Odinga's followers, who were not yet born in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a multi-faction governance, offered homage to Odinga's work as an campaigner.