🔗 Share this article Tragedy Hits as 4 Killed During Mourning for Kenyan Political Figure Raila Odinga A quartet of persons were killed in the capital city when armed personnel discharged weapons and used teargas to disperse enormous assemblies at a venue where statesman Raila Odinga's body was on public view. Political Figure Mourned The politician, who remained a significant presence in the country's governance for decades, died on that day at 80 years old while in hospital care in India. He campaigned vigorously for democratic systems, and we experience those rights today because of his struggle. Turmoil Breaks Out at Venue Numerous supporters gathered on the streets from early morning, with chaos occurring when massive group forced open a barrier at Nairobi's main stadium, leading to soldiers to fire in the air. A pair of persons were shot dead at the venue Death toll later rose to four people Scores of persons got wounded Police deployed chemical agents to disperse numerous grievers Airport Disruption and Government Building Standoff Earlier in the day, numerous of supporters momentarily entered the capital's aviation hub, disrupting a formal proceeding where the head of state and dignitaries were receiving Odinga's corpse with armed forces tribute. This event prompted a two-hour suspension of airport operations. Groups also overwhelmed surrounding thoroughfares and attempted to breach parliament, where the government had originally scheduled the open visitation. National Impact and Community Backing Though mainly known as an opposition figure, Odinga assumed the role of prime minister in 2008 and also established a political pact with the leader last year in a political journey characterized by shifting alliances. He inspired strong loyalty among supporters, especially in his cultural background based in the country's west, many of whom believe he was deprived of the highest office by vote manipulation. Countless of Odinga's supporters, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a multi-party democracy, expressed respect to Odinga's contributions as an campaigner.