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Four people were killed in Kenya's capital when law enforcement discharged weapons and employed chemical irritants to disperse huge gatherings at a stadium where opposition leader Raila Odinga's corpse was on public view.

National Leader Honored

Odinga, who was a prominent player in Kenyan politics for many years, died on midweek at 80 years old while undergoing healthcare in the subcontinent.

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

Chaos Erupts at Stadium

Thousands followers gathered on roadways from early morning, with mayhem breaking out when a large crowd broke through a entrance at the capital's primary venue, causing soldiers to discharge weapons upward.

• Two individuals perished from bullets at the location
• Fatalities eventually reached to 4
• Scores of individuals got wounded
• Police employed irritants to scatter thousands attendees

Aviation Hub Disruption and Parliament Confrontation

Earlier in the day, countless of mourners temporarily invaded the city's air terminal, halting a formal proceeding where the head of state and dignitaries were accepting Odinga's body with armed forces tribute.

This event caused a brief stoppage of flight activities.

Groups also flooded surrounding thoroughfares and sought to penetrate parliament, where the authorities had originally scheduled the open visitation.

National Legacy and Ethnic Support

Though mainly known as an political challenger, Odinga became head of government in 2008 and also struck a political pact with Ruto last year in a public service marked by evolving coalitions.

He commanded intense commitment among adherents, especially in his cultural background based in western Kenya, many of whom believe he was prevented from obtaining the presidency by election irregularities.

Numerous of Odinga's supporters, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a pluralistic political system, offered homage to Odinga's efforts as an activist.