🔗 Share this article Disaster Occurs as 4 Killed During Memorial for Kenyan Political Figure Raila Odinga A quartet of persons were killed in Kenya's capital when security forces opened fire and deployed teargas to break up massive crowds at a venue where opposition leader Raila Odinga's remains was on public view. National Leader Honored The politician, who had been a prominent player in the country's governance for a long period, passed away on that day at 80 years old while in hospital care in India. He struggled relentlessly for democratic systems, and we are enjoying those freedoms today because of his efforts. Turmoil Breaks Out at Arena Numerous supporters congregated on roadways from sunrise, with chaos breaking out when a large crowd forced open a entrance at the city's central arena, causing military personnel to discharge weapons upward. A pair of persons were shot dead at the venue Death toll later rose to four people Numerous people sustained injuries Law enforcement deployed chemical agents to disperse thousands mourners Airport Event and Government Building Situation Earlier in the day, countless of mourners briefly stormed Nairobi's international airport, disrupting a ceremony where the head of state and dignitaries were accepting Odinga's corpse with formal recognition. This event led to a brief stoppage of aviation services. Crowds also flooded surrounding thoroughfares and sought to penetrate the legislative building, where the administration had originally scheduled the community homage. National Heritage and Ethnic Devotion Though mainly known as an opposition figure, Odinga served as prime minister in 2008 and also established a agreement with the president last year in a public service marked by shifting alliances. He generated passionate devotion among followers, particularly in his ethnic group based in western Kenya, many of whom believe he was denied the highest office by vote manipulation. 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 contributions as an advocate.