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Originally published by Capital Newstop
October 15, 2025
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‘He engaged openly and honestly’: top US official mourns Raila
US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Senator Jim Risch led early tributes from Washington, describing Odinga as a leader who “engaged openly and honestly on every aspect of the US-Kenya bilateral relationship and was a true friend to America.” - Kenya breaking news ..
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The United States has joined Kenya and the international community in mourning the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who passed away at 80 in Kochi, India. US officials lauded him as a courageous democrat and a steadfast friend of the United States.
- President William Ruto declared a seven-day period of national mourning and announced a State Funeral with full honors.
- The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Senator Jim Risch praised Odinga's dedication to peace and freedom across Africa.
- The Government of India has offered to facilitate and cover the repatriation of Odinga's remains to Kenya.
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