Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, a towering figure in Kenyan politics, passed away at the age of 80 after suffering a heart attack while in India. Odinga, a key player in shaping modern Kenyan democracy, was known for his populist campaigns that challenged authorities and left a lasting impact on the country’s political landscape.
According to reports from credible sources like NDTV, Times of India, South China Morning Post, and Al Jazeera, Odinga was in India undergoing Ayurvedic treatment when he collapsed during a morning walk. He was rushed to Devamatha Hospital in Kerala, where he was pronounced dead due to a cardiac arrest.
Odinga’s death has sparked an outpouring of grief in Kenya, with thousands of people gathering at the country’s main airport to receive his body, as reported by ABC News. Throughout his more than four-decade-long political career, Odinga served as both Prime Minister and opposition leader, running for president five times but never clinching the top office.
Known as “Agwambo” or “the mysterious one,” Odinga was recognized for his ability to form strategic partnerships with former adversaries, including current President William Ruto, with whom he reconciled. His death marks the end of an era in Kenyan politics, leaving a void that will be deeply felt by many.
As the nation mourns the loss of one of its most prominent political figures, the legacy of Raila Odinga will undoubtedly endure, shaping the future of Kenyan politics for years to come.
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References:
1. NDTV: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/former-kenya-pm-raila-odinga-dies-of-heart-attack-in-kerala-9458146
2. Times of India: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/former-kenya-pm-raila-odinga-dies-of-cardiac-arrest-was-undergoing-ayurvedic-treatment-in-kerala-condolences-pour-in/articleshow/124570936.cms
3. South China Morning Post: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3329120/raila-odinga-ex-kenyan-pm-and-democracy-fighter-dies-80-after-heart-attack-india?utm_source=rss_feed
4. Al Jazeera: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2025/10/15/former-kenyan-pm-raila-odinga-has-died-aged-80?traffic_source=rss
5. ABC News: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/thousands-turn-receive-body-former-kenyan-pm-raila-126571936
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