🔗 Share this article Disaster Strikes as 4 Die During Memorial for Kenya's Opposition Leader Raila Odinga A quartet of persons perished in the capital city when armed personnel shot and used teargas to break up huge gatherings at a stadium where statesman Raila Odinga's body was on public view. National Leader Honored The politician, who was a major force in the country's governance for many years, died on Wednesday at age 80 while undergoing healthcare in the subcontinent. He fought tirelessly for multi-party democracy, and we experience those liberties today because of his struggle. Turmoil Breaks Out at Stadium Thousands supporters gathered on thoroughfares from dawn, with mayhem occurring when enormous throng breached a gate at Nairobi's main stadium, leading to soldiers to discharge weapons upward. A pair of persons lost their lives to gunfire at the venue Fatalities subsequently increased to four people Numerous individuals were hurt Law enforcement employed irritants to disperse countless grievers Airport Event and Parliament Situation Earlier in the day, numerous of grievers temporarily invaded Nairobi's international airport, halting a official event where the nation's leader and dignitaries were welcoming Odinga's remains with armed forces tribute. This event led to a two-hour suspension of aviation services. Assemblies also occupied adjacent streets and sought to penetrate the government complex, where the administration had first arranged the community homage. National Impact and Ethnic Devotion Although primarily recognized as an opposition figure, Odinga became senior minister in 2008 and also formed a agreement with the leader last year in a career marked by changing partnerships. He generated intense commitment among followers, particularly in his cultural background based in the nation's western region, many of whom maintain he was prevented from obtaining the highest office by vote manipulation. Many of Odinga's followers, who were not yet born in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-party democracy, expressed respect to Odinga's contributions as an advocate.