Kenyan Opposition Leader Raila Odinga Dies in India!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Kenyan political icon Raila Odinga has passed away at age 80 in India, reportedly from a heart attack. Indian media and hospital sources say the former Prime Minister collapsed while undergoing treatment in Kerala. [1]

What We Know

• The Devamatha Hospital in Kerala confirmed his death, attributing it to a cardiac arrest. [1]
• Odinga was in Kochi, India, receiving medical care at the time. [2]
• He had allied himself with Kenya’s ruling party earlier this year via a political pact, integrating his opposition movement into national policymaking. [1]

Legacy & Impact

• Over a political career spanning four decades, Odinga was central to Kenya’s democratic reforms, including pushing for multiparty rule and championing constitutional changes. [2]
• Despite multiple presidential losses, he remained immensely influential, both as a mobilizer and voice for accountability. [2]
• His death marks a pivotal moment for Kenya’s opposition and political landscape.

Citations:

1. AP News: apnews.com/article/4686204f406c87a88af62cb503fd4b05?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Reuters: www.reuters.com/world/africa/former-kenyan-prime-minister-raila-odinga-has-died-indian-kenyan-newspapers-2025-10-15/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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