Brussels 16.10.2025 At least three people died in Nairobi, Kenya, after police fired gunshots and tear gas in a stadium where crowds of mourners had gathered to pay respect to the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

The body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has arrived at Kasarani Stadium. Tens of thousands of mourners have filled the stadium, with many more streaming in to pay their last respects to one of Kenya’s most influential political figures. pic.twitter.com/lCbWGjo6P1

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Prominent rights group Vocal Africa said to journalistis that three bodies of those killed in the chaos had been taken to the city’s main mortuary. Local media has reported that a fourth person also died while officers sought to disperse the surging crowds.

It is not yet clear whether the police used live ammunition or rubber bullets in the stadium, located in the capital, Nairobi. Vocal Africa group said those who died had sustained gunshot wounds.

🇰🇪 In this footage, tens of thousands of people are seen fleeing in panic as Kenyan security forces open fire in a stadium in #Nairobi.

The crowd had gathered to pay tribute to opposition leader Raila #Odinga. Several people were injured. pic.twitter.com/b2KWz3zM14

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Odinga, a giant figure on Kenya’s political scene, died in India on Wednesday, October 15.

President William Ruto said that Odinga, 80, who was receiving medical treatment at a hospital in India, was a “beacon of courage” and “father of our democracy”.

The veteran politician’s body was flown back home overnight for a funeral service and burial.

Odinga spent many years as an opposition leader, losing five presidential campaigns, most recently three years ago.