🔗 Share this article Tragedy Hits as Four Die During Memorial for Kenya's Opposition Leader Raila Odinga A quartet of persons were killed in the capital city when armed personnel shot and used teargas to scatter huge gatherings at a stadium where political figure Raila Odinga's remains was lying in state. Political Figure Remembered Odinga, who had been a major force in the country's governance for decades, died on that day at 80 years old while in hospital care in the Asian nation. He fought tirelessly for democratic systems, and we are enjoying those liberties today because of his work. Disorder Breaks Out at Venue Numerous supporters assembled on the streets from dawn, with chaos erupting when a large crowd forced open a gate at Nairobi's main stadium, causing military personnel to discharge weapons upward. Two people were shot dead at the location Death toll later rose to four people Scores of people got wounded Police employed irritants to scatter countless mourners Airport Disruption and Government Building Situation During the morning, countless of mourners briefly stormed the capital's aviation hub, disrupting a formal proceeding where the head of state and government representatives were welcoming Odinga's corpse with military honors. This incident prompted a temporary halt of aviation services. Groups also overwhelmed surrounding thoroughfares and tried to enter the legislative building, where the administration had initially planned the open visitation. Political Impact and Community Backing Though mainly known as an political challenger, Odinga assumed the role of prime minister in 2008 and also established a agreement with the president last year in a career marked by shifting alliances. He commanded intense commitment among supporters, notably in his cultural background based in the nation's western region, many of whom contend he was denied the highest office by election irregularities. Numerous of Odinga's mourners, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a pluralistic political system, expressed respect to Odinga's contributions as an activist.