Chaos as police lob teargas after thousands of Raila supporters throng Kasarani stadium

The crowd seemingly got impatient and tired of waiting, and thereafter started hurling chairs and stones at the security guards who were manning the said area...

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Chaos erupted at Kasarani stadium on Thursday afternoon as thousands of supporters of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga attempted to forcibly access the VIP staging area where his body was being held for public viewing. Police responded by firing in the air and lobbing teargas canisters, causing the crowd to scatter and resulting in at least two reported injuries.

The incident occurred a few minutes past 3 PM at Kasarani stadium.
Supporters became impatient and began hurling chairs and stones at security guards.
National Youth Service (NYS) officers were seen providing first aid to the injured.