- Raila Odinga, former Prime Minister and ODM leader, has died at 80.
- He passed away while receiving treatment in India.
- Family and close associates had earlier dismissed rumours about his serious illness.
- Odinga served as Kenya’s Prime Minister from 2008 to 2013 and was a key figure in modern Kenyan politics.
- Funeral and further details will be announced by his family and ODM.
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80, his family confirmed. Odinga passed away while receiving treatment at a hospital in India on Wednesday, ending weeks of speculation about his health.
Just days before his death, relatives and close friends had dismissed reports claiming that his health was critical. His elder brother, Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga, reassured Kenyans that Raila was “up and about,” describing his condition as mild and normal for his age.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and SK Macharia, chairman of Royal Media Services, also maintained that Odinga was in good health, with Macharia confirming multiple conversations with the ODM leader.
Raila Odinga served as Kenya’s second Prime Minister from 2008 to 2013. He was a towering figure in Kenyan politics, remembered for his long struggle for democracy and multiple presidential campaigns. His influence shaped Kenya’s modern political landscape and earned him both deep loyalty and fierce criticism.
The family and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) are expected to release details regarding his funeral and final arrangements. Kenyans across the country and the diaspora are already mourning the loss of a leader who played a central role in the nation’s post-independence political history.
