🔗 Share this article Disaster Strikes as 4 Killed During Mourning for Kenyan Political Figure Raila Odinga Four individuals perished in Nairobi when security forces opened fire and used teargas to break up enormous assemblies at a sports arena where statesman Raila Odinga's body was lying in state. Political Leader Remembered Odinga, who was a major force in the country's governance for decades, succumbed on that day at age 80 while in hospital care in India. He campaigned vigorously for multi-party democracy, and we are enjoying those liberties today because of his struggle. Chaos Breaks Out at Stadium Numerous devotees congregated on roadways from sunrise, with chaos occurring when enormous throng breached a barrier at the city's central arena, leading to military personnel to fire in the air. Two individuals lost their lives to gunfire at the venue Casualties later rose to four Numerous individuals were hurt Authorities used teargas to scatter numerous attendees Airport Event and Parliament Standoff Previously that day, thousands of mourners briefly stormed Nairobi's international airport, interrupting a official event where the head of state and other officials were receiving Odinga's remains with military honors. This event caused a two-hour suspension of airport operations. Assemblies also overwhelmed adjacent streets and tried to enter parliament, where the government had first arranged the public viewing. National Legacy and Community Support While predominantly identified as an government critic, Odinga became prime minister in 2008 and also established a agreement with the leader last year in a public service marked by evolving coalitions. He inspired strong loyalty among supporters, especially in his ethnic group based in the nation's western region, many of whom believe he was denied the highest office by election irregularities. Many of Odinga's supporters, who were not yet born in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-party democracy, paid tribute to Odinga's efforts as an campaigner.