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A quartet of persons were killed in Nairobi when security forces opened fire and employed chemical irritants to scatter massive crowds at a venue where opposition leader Raila Odinga's body was on public view.

National Leader Remembered

Odinga, who remained a significant presence in the country's governance for many years, passed away on Wednesday at eight decades while in hospital care in India.

He struggled relentlessly for democratic systems, and we experience those freedoms today because of his work.

Turmoil Breaks Out at Venue

Thousands followers gathered on the streets from dawn, with mayhem breaking out when massive group broke through a gate at the capital's primary venue, prompting soldiers to shoot skyward.

• A pair of persons were shot dead at the location
• Casualties eventually reached to four people
• Many people were hurt
• Law enforcement deployed chemical agents to disperse numerous grievers

Aviation Hub Disruption and Parliament Situation

Earlier in the day, thousands of grievers briefly stormed the city's air terminal, interrupting a formal proceeding where the head of state and dignitaries were accepting Odinga's corpse with armed forces tribute.

This event led to a temporary halt of flight activities.

Crowds also overwhelmed adjacent streets and sought to penetrate the government complex, where the government had first arranged the community homage.

Political Heritage and Ethnic Support

While predominantly identified as an opposition figure, Odinga assumed the role of senior minister in 2008 and also established a agreement with the leader last year in a career marked by shifting alliances.

He generated intense commitment among supporters, especially in his Luo community based in western Kenya, many of whom contend he was prevented from obtaining the presidency by election irregularities.

Numerous of Odinga's supporters, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a multi-party democracy, paid tribute to Odinga's efforts as an campaigner.