Calamity Strikes as Four Killed During Memorial for Kenya's Political Figure Raila Odinga

Four people were killed in Kenya's capital when security forces opened fire and deployed teargas to scatter massive crowds at a venue where political figure Raila Odinga's remains was lying in state.

National Leader Mourned

The statesman, who remained a significant presence in Kenyan politics for many years, died on midweek at eight decades while receiving medical treatment in the Asian nation.

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

Chaos Erupts at Venue

Thousands supporters assembled on thoroughfares from dawn, with chaos breaking out when massive group broke through a gate at the capital's primary venue, leading to soldiers to fire in the air.

• Two people were shot dead at the venue
• Fatalities eventually reached to 4
• Many people got wounded
• Law enforcement employed irritants to clear countless grievers

Aviation Hub Disruption and Parliament Standoff

Earlier in the day, numerous of supporters temporarily invaded Nairobi's international airport, disrupting a formal proceeding where the head of state and dignitaries were receiving Odinga's body with formal recognition.

This incident caused a brief stoppage of flight activities.

Crowds also flooded surrounding thoroughfares and tried to enter the government complex, where the administration had first arranged the open visitation.

Political Impact and Ethnic Devotion

Though mainly known as an opposition figure, Odinga served as senior minister in 2008 and also formed a agreement with the president last year in a public service defined by evolving coalitions.

He generated intense commitment among followers, especially in his cultural background based in the nation's western region, many of whom believe he was denied the nation's leadership by vote manipulation.

Countless of Odinga's supporters, who were not yet born in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a pluralistic political system, expressed respect to Odinga's efforts as an activist.