🔗 Share this article Tragedy Strikes as Four Killed During Mourning for Kenya's Political Figure Raila Odinga Four individuals lost their lives in Kenya's capital when armed personnel opened fire and employed chemical irritants to scatter huge gatherings at a stadium where statesman Raila Odinga's body was displayed for homage. Political Leader Mourned The politician, who was a prominent player in the nation's political landscape for many years, succumbed on midweek at 80 years old while receiving medical treatment in the Asian nation. He campaigned vigorously for multi-party democracy, and we experience those liberties today because of his efforts. Chaos Erupts at Venue Thousands followers congregated on the streets from early morning, with mayhem erupting when enormous throng broke through a barrier at the capital's primary venue, leading to soldiers to fire in the air. Two people perished from bullets at the venue Death toll eventually reached to 4 Numerous persons sustained injuries Police used teargas to scatter countless attendees Aviation Hub Disruption and Government Building Situation During the morning, numerous of supporters momentarily entered Nairobi's international airport, disrupting a formal proceeding where the nation's leader and dignitaries were accepting Odinga's body with armed forces tribute. This incident prompted a temporary halt of airport operations. Groups also flooded nearby roads and sought to penetrate the government complex, where the administration had originally scheduled the community homage. National Impact and Ethnic Devotion While predominantly identified as an government critic, Odinga served as head of government in 2008 and also struck a political pact with the leader last year in a career marked by shifting alliances. He inspired intense commitment among followers, particularly in his Luo community based in the country's west, many of whom believe he was deprived of the presidency by election irregularities. Numerous of Odinga's followers, who were not yet born in 1991 when Kenya transitioned to a multi-faction governance, offered homage to Odinga's work as an campaigner.