Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga Dies at 80 While Undergoing Treatment in India
Former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga has died at the age of 80. Odinga passed away on Wednesday while receiving treatment at a hospital in India, where he had been admitted for several days. His death follows widespread speculation about his health, which his family had recen..
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Former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga has died at the age of 80 while undergoing treatment in India. His passing follows recent assurances from family and public figures that he was in stable condition.
- Raila Odinga died on Wednesday after being admitted to a hospital in India.
- His elder brother, Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga, had stated that Raila was in stable condition and recovering.
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and businessman SK Macharia had also confirmed speaking with Raila, stating he was well.
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Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga Dies at 80 in India - October 2025
Former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga has died at the age of 80 while undergoing treatment in India. His passing on Wednesday, October 15, was attributed to a cardiac arrest, which occurred after he collapsed during a morning walk at an Ayurvedic facility in Kerala. Profound shock and national grief have gripped Kenya, bringing major cities like Nairobi and Kisumu to a standstill as citizens mourn. Known affectionately as âBaba,â Odinga was a prominent and enduring figure in Kenyan politics. His four-decade career was marked by a relentless fight for constitutional reforms and multi-party democracy.
