🔗 Share this article Tragedy Strikes as 4 Killed During Memorial for Kenya's Opposition Leader Raila Odinga Four people were killed in the capital city when law enforcement shot and used teargas to disperse enormous assemblies at a sports arena where opposition leader Raila Odinga's corpse was displayed for homage. Political Leader Remembered The statesman, who remained a significant presence in Kenyan politics for many years, died on Wednesday at 80 years old while in hospital care in the subcontinent. He fought tirelessly for political pluralism, and we experience those rights today because of his efforts. Turmoil Breaks Out at Venue Countless supporters congregated on thoroughfares from early morning, with chaos breaking out when a large crowd broke through a gate at the city's central arena, prompting soldiers to discharge weapons upward. Two individuals were shot dead at the location Fatalities eventually reached to four people Many people sustained injuries Law enforcement deployed chemical agents to scatter thousands mourners Airport Event and Parliament Confrontation Earlier in the day, countless of supporters briefly stormed the city's air terminal, interrupting a official event where President William Ruto and government representatives were accepting Odinga's corpse with armed forces tribute. This situation caused a temporary halt of aviation services. Crowds also flooded surrounding thoroughfares and attempted to breach the legislative building, where the authorities had first arranged the open visitation. Political Legacy and Ethnic Backing Although primarily recognized as an government critic, Odinga served as head of government in 2008 and also struck a agreement with Ruto last year in a political journey characterized by changing partnerships. He commanded strong loyalty among supporters, especially in his ethnic group based in the nation's western region, many of whom believe he was denied the nation's leadership by vote manipulation. Many of Odinga's supporters, who were not yet born in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a multi-party democracy, expressed respect to Odinga's work as an campaigner.