π Share this article Tragedy Occurs as Four Lose Lives During Mourning for Kenya's Political Figure Raila Odinga A quartet of persons were killed in Nairobi when armed personnel opened fire and deployed teargas to disperse massive crowds at a stadium where opposition leader Raila Odinga's body was lying in state. National Leader Honored Odinga, who remained a significant presence in Kenyan politics for many years, died on midweek at 80 years old while in hospital care in the Asian nation. He struggled relentlessly for multi-party democracy, and we are enjoying those liberties today because of his work. Turmoil Erupts at Stadium Numerous devotees congregated on the streets from sunrise, with mayhem breaking out when massive group breached a barrier at the capital's primary venue, causing armed forces to fire in the air. A pair of persons lost their lives to gunfire at the location Fatalities later rose to 4 Numerous persons sustained injuries Law enforcement used teargas to scatter thousands grievers Airport Event and Parliament Situation Earlier in the day, countless of supporters momentarily entered the city's air terminal, interrupting a formal proceeding where the nation's leader and government representatives were receiving Odinga's remains with formal recognition. This incident led to a brief stoppage of aviation services. Assemblies also occupied adjacent streets and tried to enter the legislative building, where the government had initially planned the community homage. Political Heritage and Ethnic Support While predominantly identified as an political challenger, Odinga served as head of government in 2008 and also established a agreement with Ruto last year in a political journey marked by evolving coalitions. He generated strong loyalty among followers, particularly in his Luo community based in western Kenya, many of whom maintain he was denied the highest office by election irregularities. Many of Odinga's supporters, who were not yet born in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a multi-faction governance, expressed respect to Odinga's efforts as an activist.