🔗 Share this article Disaster Occurs as Four Lose Lives During Memorial for Kenya's Political Figure Raila Odinga Four people lost their lives in the capital city when law enforcement discharged weapons and employed chemical irritants to disperse enormous assemblies at a venue where political figure Raila Odinga's body was displayed for homage. National Leader Mourned The statesman, who was a major force in Kenyan politics for a long period, died on Wednesday at age 80 while in hospital care in the Asian nation. He struggled relentlessly for multi-party democracy, and we are enjoying those freedoms today because of his struggle. Chaos Breaks Out at Venue Thousands supporters gathered on the streets from sunrise, with disorder breaking out when massive group forced open a gate at Nairobi's main stadium, leading to soldiers to fire in the air. Two people were shot dead at the venue Casualties later rose to four Scores of people sustained injuries Law enforcement employed irritants to clear numerous mourners Airport Disruption and Parliament Standoff Earlier in the day, numerous of supporters temporarily invaded the capital's aviation hub, interrupting a ceremony where President William Ruto and other officials were welcoming Odinga's remains with military honors. This situation led to a two-hour suspension of airport operations. Crowds also overwhelmed surrounding thoroughfares and attempted to breach the legislative building, where the government had originally scheduled the public viewing. Political Heritage and Ethnic Support Although primarily recognized as an political challenger, Odinga assumed the role of senior minister in 2008 and also struck a agreement with the leader last year in a public service characterized by changing partnerships. He inspired strong loyalty among followers, particularly in his Luo community based in western Kenya, many of whom contend he was prevented from obtaining the presidency by election irregularities. Numerous of Odinga's followers, who were not yet born in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-faction governance, expressed respect to Odinga's efforts as an campaigner.