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Four people lost their lives in the capital city when armed personnel shot and employed chemical irritants to scatter massive crowds at a stadium where statesman Raila Odinga's remains was on public view.

Political Figure Remembered

The statesman, who was a significant presence in the nation's political landscape for decades, passed away on midweek at age 80 while undergoing healthcare in the subcontinent.

He campaigned vigorously for multi-party democracy, and we benefit from those liberties today because of his work.

Turmoil Erupts at Stadium

Countless supporters gathered on roadways from sunrise, with mayhem erupting when a large crowd forced open a entrance at Nairobi's main stadium, leading to soldiers to fire in the air.

• A pair of persons were shot dead at the stadium
• Casualties eventually reached to 4
• Many persons sustained injuries
• Law enforcement used teargas to scatter numerous grievers

Aviation Hub Incident and Government Building Standoff

Previously that day, countless of supporters briefly stormed the city's air terminal, halting a formal proceeding where the nation's leader and government representatives were welcoming Odinga's corpse with armed forces tribute.

This event led to a temporary halt of flight activities.

Assemblies also flooded adjacent streets and sought to penetrate parliament, where the government had first arranged the community homage.

National Legacy and Community Devotion

Though mainly known as an opposition figure, Odinga became prime minister in 2008 and also struck a agreement with Ruto last year in a career marked by changing partnerships.

He commanded passionate devotion among followers, particularly in his cultural background based in western Kenya, many of whom contend he was deprived of the highest office by electoral fraud.

Many of Odinga's mourners, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya became a pluralistic political system, paid tribute to Odinga's contributions as an campaigner.