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Four individuals perished in Kenya's capital when security forces discharged weapons and deployed teargas to disperse enormous assemblies at a venue where political figure Raila Odinga's body was on public view.

Political Leader Mourned

Odinga, who remained a major force in the nation's political landscape for many years, died on Wednesday at age 80 while in hospital care in the subcontinent.

He struggled relentlessly for political pluralism, and we benefit from those rights today because of his work.

Disorder Unfolds at Venue

Thousands devotees congregated on the streets from early morning, with chaos occurring when massive group broke through a barrier at the city's central arena, leading to military personnel to shoot skyward.

• Two individuals were shot dead at the venue
• Fatalities eventually reached to four
• Many people got wounded
• Police employed irritants to disperse thousands grievers

Aviation Hub Event and Government Building Standoff

Earlier in the day, thousands of supporters temporarily invaded the capital's aviation hub, disrupting a ceremony where President William Ruto and government representatives were welcoming Odinga's body with formal recognition.

This incident led to a brief stoppage of flight activities.

Groups also occupied adjacent streets and sought to penetrate the legislative building, where the authorities had initially planned the community homage.

Political Impact and Ethnic Backing

Though mainly known as an government critic, Odinga served as head of government in 2008 and also struck a agreement with the leader last year in a career defined by shifting alliances.

He generated strong loyalty among supporters, notably in his ethnic group based in the nation's western region, many of whom maintain he was denied the nation's leadership by election irregularities.

Numerous of Odinga's supporters, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a multi-faction governance, offered homage to Odinga's work as an activist.