Security forces have fired tear gas at crowds of mourners who gathered at a stadium in Kenya’s capital Nairobi to view the body of opposition leader Raila Odinga, who died earlier this week in India.

Thousands of Odinga’s supporters began gathering on Nairobi’s streets from early morning on Thursday, with crowds congregating at Nairobi’s Moi International Sports Centre for the viewing after escorting his coffin from the country’s main airport.

Tensions increased when some people breached a gate in the arena, with security forces firing tear gas in response. As mourners fled, a stampede erupted near the stadium gates.

At least three people were injured after security forces fired tear gas to disperse the crowds, the AFP news agency reported.

After the incident, President William Ruto ar

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