🔗 Share this article Calamity Strikes as Four Die During Memorial for Kenya's Political Figure Raila Odinga Four individuals perished in Nairobi 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. National Leader Mourned The statesman, who remained a prominent player in the country's governance for many years, passed away on Wednesday at 80 years old while receiving medical treatment in India. He fought tirelessly for democratic systems, and we are enjoying those liberties today because of his struggle. Disorder Unfolds at Venue Thousands devotees gathered on thoroughfares from dawn, with disorder erupting when enormous throng broke through a entrance at the capital's primary venue, prompting armed forces to discharge weapons upward. Two people perished from bullets at the venue Death toll subsequently increased to four people Scores of persons were hurt Police employed irritants to scatter thousands mourners Airport Incident and Government Building Situation Earlier in the day, numerous of mourners temporarily invaded the capital's aviation hub, interrupting a official event where the nation's leader and dignitaries were accepting Odinga's body with formal recognition. This situation led to a two-hour suspension of flight activities. Assemblies also overwhelmed surrounding thoroughfares and attempted to breach parliament, where the government had initially planned the community homage. National Heritage and Community Devotion Although primarily recognized as an government critic, Odinga assumed the role of head of government in 2008 and also established a political pact with the president last year in a career marked by shifting alliances. He inspired intense commitment among followers, notably in his ethnic group based in the nation's western region, many of whom believe he was deprived of the presidency by election irregularities. Many of Odinga's followers, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a multi-party democracy, offered homage to Odinga's work as an campaigner.