đź”— Share this article Tragedy Strikes as Four Lose Lives During Memorial for Kenyan Political Figure Raila Odinga A quartet of persons lost their lives in Nairobi when law enforcement opened fire and used teargas to scatter huge gatherings at a stadium where political figure Raila Odinga's body was on public view. National Figure Remembered The politician, who remained a major force in the country's governance for a long period, succumbed on that day at eight decades while receiving medical treatment in India. He fought tirelessly for political pluralism, and we benefit from those rights today because of his work. Chaos Breaks Out at Arena Thousands supporters congregated on the streets from early morning, with mayhem breaking out when a large crowd broke through a entrance at Nairobi's main stadium, causing armed forces to shoot skyward. Two individuals lost their lives to gunfire at the venue Casualties later rose to four people Scores of individuals were hurt Law enforcement used teargas to clear countless mourners Airport Event and Parliament Confrontation During the morning, numerous of mourners temporarily invaded the city's air terminal, halting a official event where the head of state and government representatives were accepting Odinga's remains with military honors. This situation caused a two-hour suspension of aviation services. Groups also occupied adjacent streets and tried to enter the government complex, where the authorities had initially planned the open visitation. Political Legacy and Ethnic Devotion Although primarily recognized as an government critic, Odinga assumed the role of prime minister in 2008 and also established a agreement with the leader last year in a career marked by changing partnerships. He generated strong loyalty among followers, especially in his ethnic group based in western Kenya, many of whom contend he was deprived of the nation's leadership by electoral fraud. Many of Odinga's mourners, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya became a pluralistic political system, expressed respect to Odinga's efforts as an campaigner.