🔗 Share this article Tragedy Hits as Four Killed During Mourning for Kenyan Political Figure Raila Odinga Four people lost their lives in Nairobi when security forces shot and used teargas to break up massive crowds at a sports arena where opposition leader Raila Odinga's remains was lying in state. Political Figure Remembered Odinga, who had been a significant presence in the nation's political landscape for decades, succumbed on Wednesday at 80 years old while receiving medical treatment in India. He fought tirelessly for political pluralism, and we are enjoying those freedoms today because of his efforts. Disorder Unfolds at Venue Countless supporters gathered on thoroughfares from dawn, with mayhem occurring when enormous throng forced open a barrier at the capital's primary venue, prompting armed forces to discharge weapons upward. Two people were shot dead at the location Fatalities subsequently increased to 4 Scores of people sustained injuries Law enforcement used teargas to disperse thousands attendees Airport Incident and Parliament Situation Earlier in the day, numerous of mourners briefly stormed the capital's aviation hub, disrupting a formal proceeding where the nation's leader and dignitaries were welcoming Odinga's body with formal recognition. This situation prompted a two-hour suspension of airport operations. Assemblies also flooded surrounding thoroughfares and sought to penetrate the legislative building, where the administration had first arranged the open visitation. National Heritage and Community Backing While predominantly identified as an opposition figure, Odinga served as senior minister in 2008 and also struck a political pact with Ruto last year in a career characterized by shifting alliances. He commanded strong loyalty among followers, notably in his ethnic group based in the nation's western region, many of whom believe he was deprived of the highest office by vote manipulation. Numerous of Odinga's supporters, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a multi-faction governance, expressed respect to Odinga's work as an activist.