🔗 Share this article Tragedy Hits as 4 Lose Lives During Memorial for Kenya's Political Figure Raila Odinga Four people perished in Kenya's capital when armed personnel opened fire and deployed teargas to scatter massive crowds at a sports arena where statesman Raila Odinga's body was lying in state. Political Figure Mourned The politician, who was a major force in the nation's political landscape for many years, died on that day at age 80 while in hospital care in the Asian nation. He fought tirelessly for political pluralism, and we benefit from those liberties today because of his struggle. Chaos Breaks Out at Venue Countless supporters assembled on the streets from early morning, with mayhem breaking out when enormous throng breached a barrier at the capital's primary venue, causing soldiers to shoot skyward. A pair of persons lost their lives to gunfire at the stadium Fatalities eventually reached to four people Many people were hurt Law enforcement deployed chemical agents to scatter thousands attendees Aviation Hub Event and Parliament Confrontation During the morning, thousands of mourners momentarily entered the capital's aviation hub, interrupting a official event where the head of state and dignitaries were receiving Odinga's body with armed forces tribute. This situation caused a temporary halt of airport operations. Assemblies also occupied surrounding thoroughfares and sought to penetrate the legislative building, where the administration had first arranged the public viewing. Political Heritage and Community Devotion Though mainly known as an government critic, Odinga served as senior minister in 2008 and also established a agreement with Ruto last year in a public service marked by shifting alliances. He generated intense commitment among followers, particularly in his Luo community based in the nation's western region, many of whom believe he was denied the highest office by election irregularities. Numerous of Odinga's mourners, who were not yet born in 1991 when Kenya became a pluralistic political system, offered homage to Odinga's work as an advocate.