🔗 Share this article Tragedy Hits as 4 Die During Memorial for Kenyan Political Figure Raila Odinga A quartet of persons were killed in the capital city when law enforcement discharged weapons and employed chemical irritants to disperse huge gatherings at a venue where political figure Raila Odinga's remains was lying in state. Political Leader Mourned The statesman, who remained a major force in Kenyan politics for a long period, died on Wednesday at age 80 while in hospital care in the subcontinent. He fought tirelessly for multi-party democracy, and we benefit from those freedoms today because of his efforts. Turmoil Unfolds at Arena Thousands followers assembled on the streets from sunrise, with chaos breaking out when enormous throng breached a entrance at Nairobi's main stadium, leading to armed forces to discharge weapons upward. A pair of persons were shot dead at the venue Fatalities later rose to four Many people got wounded Law enforcement employed irritants to disperse countless attendees Airport Disruption and Government Building Standoff During the morning, countless of supporters momentarily entered the city's air terminal, disrupting a ceremony where the head of state and government representatives were receiving Odinga's body with formal recognition. This event led to a two-hour suspension of flight activities. Crowds also flooded adjacent streets and tried to enter the legislative building, where the government had initially planned the open visitation. Political Heritage and Ethnic Backing Though mainly known as an political challenger, Odinga assumed the role of head of government in 2008 and also established a political pact with the leader last year in a public service defined by changing partnerships. He generated strong loyalty among supporters, especially in his ethnic group based in western Kenya, many of whom believe he was prevented from obtaining the nation's leadership by electoral fraud. Many of Odinga's mourners, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a multi-faction governance, offered homage to Odinga's work as an advocate.