Indo–Kenya ties showcase Raila Odinga’s rich legacy
Each year, roughly 20,000 Kenyans travel to India for treatment, drawn by advanced equipment, specialist expertise and comparatively affordable costs. Procedures such as cardiac surgery or joint replacements can be 70–80% cheaper than in Europe or the United States, and about 5..
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on the passing of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, highlighting Odinga's deep connection with India and his advocacy for stronger Indo-Kenya ties, particularly in the realm of health and culture.
- Approximately 20,000 Kenyans travel to India annually for medical treatment, drawn by costs that are 70-80% cheaper than in Europe or the United States.
- In FY 2024/2025, Kenya imported goods worth about USD 3.13 billion from India but exported only USD 319 million.
- India's Election Commission oversees an estimated 968 million voters with three commissioners, in contrast to Kenya's IEBC, which has seven commissioners for a smaller electorate.
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Authorities Address Security Lapses and Recover Stolen Gun After Raila Odinga's Funeral - October 2025
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen acknowledged that security agencies were unprepared for challenges during the funeral proceedings for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who died on October 15, 2025. Police have since recovered a firearm that was stolen from an officer at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) gate during the burial. Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of the weapon. Following his passing, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences, highlighting Odinga's deep connection with India and his advocacy for stronger Indo-Kenya ties.
