Four people lost their lives in the capital city when law enforcement discharged weapons and deployed teargas to disperse huge gatherings at a stadium where opposition leader Raila Odinga's body was displayed for homage.
The politician, who was a major force in the country's governance for many years, succumbed on that day at age 80 while undergoing healthcare in the Asian nation.
He fought tirelessly for multi-party democracy, and we benefit from those liberties today because of his work.
Thousands followers gathered on the streets from dawn, with mayhem occurring when a large crowd broke through a entrance at Nairobi's main stadium, causing soldiers to fire in the air.
Earlier in the day, countless of supporters temporarily invaded Nairobi's international airport, interrupting a official event where the head of state and dignitaries were welcoming Odinga's remains with armed forces tribute.
This incident led to a two-hour suspension of aviation services.
Groups also occupied adjacent streets and attempted to breach the government complex, where the government had first arranged the public viewing.
Although primarily recognized as an political challenger, Odinga assumed the role of senior minister in 2008 and also established a alliance with the leader last year in a career characterized by changing partnerships.
He commanded passionate devotion among followers, particularly in his Luo community based in the country's west, many of whom contend he was prevented from obtaining the highest office by vote manipulation.
Numerous of Odinga's followers, who were not living in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-party democracy, expressed respect to Odinga's contributions as an campaigner.
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