🔗 Share this article

Four people were killed in Nairobi when security forces discharged weapons and used teargas to break up enormous assemblies at a venue where political figure Raila Odinga's corpse was on public view.

Political Leader Honored

Odinga, who was a major force in Kenyan politics for decades, succumbed on midweek at eight decades while in hospital care in the subcontinent.

He struggled relentlessly for democratic systems, and we are enjoying those rights today because of his work.

Turmoil Breaks Out at Venue

Numerous followers gathered on thoroughfares from early morning, with mayhem erupting when enormous throng forced open a entrance at Nairobi's main stadium, leading to military personnel to fire in the air.

• A pair of persons were shot dead at the venue
• Fatalities later rose to 4
• Scores of people sustained injuries
• Law enforcement used teargas to disperse numerous grievers

Aviation Hub Event and Government Building Confrontation

During the morning, numerous of supporters temporarily invaded the capital's aviation hub, halting a formal proceeding where the head of state and dignitaries were receiving Odinga's corpse with formal recognition.

This situation caused a temporary halt of aviation services.

Crowds also occupied surrounding thoroughfares and attempted to breach parliament, where the government had first arranged the open visitation.

National Impact and Community Backing

While predominantly identified as an political challenger, Odinga assumed the role of senior minister in 2008 and also formed a political pact with the leader last year in a public service characterized by shifting alliances.

He inspired strong loyalty among supporters, particularly in his cultural background based in the country's west, many of whom believe he was denied the nation's leadership by electoral fraud.

Many of Odinga's supporters, who were not yet born in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a multi-party democracy, offered homage to Odinga's efforts as an activist.