Kenyan Cities Brought To Standstill By Mourners Following Raila’s Death
A deep atmosphere of sorrow and shock has gripped Kenya following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Wednesday, October 15. News of the opposition leader’s passing, who died at the age of 80, triggered an outpouring of public grief, particularly in his stronghol..
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Kenya is in mourning following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, aged 80, on Wednesday, October 15. His passing, attributed to a cardiac arrest in India, has brought major cities like Nairobi and Kisumu to a standstill as citizens grieve the loss of their revered leader.
- Raila Odinga died at the age of 80 from a cardiac arrest in India.
- Cities including Nairobi, Kisumu, Bondo, and Kibera experienced widespread mourning, with businesses closing and supporters flooding the streets.
- Supporters are calling for national unity in his memory and for the government to suspend state activities to honor the former Prime Minister.
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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 “Baba,” 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.
