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Four people were killed in Kenya's capital when security forces opened fire and employed chemical irritants to break up huge gatherings at a venue where statesman Raila Odinga's remains was on public view.

National Figure Honored

The statesman, who had been a prominent player in the country's governance for many years, died on Wednesday at age 80 while undergoing healthcare in India.

He campaigned vigorously for democratic systems, and we are enjoying those liberties today because of his work.

Turmoil Erupts at Arena

Countless followers gathered on the streets from dawn, with chaos occurring when a large crowd broke through a gate at the capital's primary venue, prompting military personnel to shoot skyward.

• A pair of persons perished from bullets at the location
• Fatalities subsequently increased to four
• Many people sustained injuries
• Authorities deployed chemical agents to scatter numerous grievers

Aviation Hub Event and Parliament Situation

Previously that day, thousands of supporters temporarily invaded the capital's aviation hub, disrupting a ceremony where the nation's leader and dignitaries were receiving Odinga's remains with armed forces tribute.

This event led to a two-hour suspension of flight activities.

Assemblies also occupied surrounding thoroughfares and attempted to breach the legislative building, where the administration had initially planned the community homage.

National Legacy and Ethnic Support

Although primarily recognized as an government critic, Odinga became prime minister in 2008 and also struck a agreement with Ruto last year in a public service marked by shifting alliances.

He commanded passionate devotion among supporters, especially in his cultural background based in the country's west, many of whom maintain he was deprived of the nation's leadership by electoral fraud.

Many of Odinga's followers, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a multi-party democracy, paid tribute to Odinga's efforts as an campaigner.