Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga Passes Away at 80

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga Passes Away at 80

Nairobi, Kenya – In a shocking turn of events, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80. According to reports from India, Odinga suffered a cardiac arrest during a morning walk in Kochi, India.

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He was rushed to Devamatha Hospital in Koothattukulam, where he was pronounced dead. Odinga had traveled to India with his daughter, Rosemary Odinga, who was receiving Ayurvedic treatment at Sreedhareeyam Hospital. The facility had previously helped her regain partial eyesight.

Indian authorities have alerted the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) to begin repatriation procedures as per protocol. The news of Odinga’s passing has sent shockwaves across Kenya and beyond, with many paying tribute to his legacy.

Biography of Raila Odinga

Raila Amolo Odinga was born on January 7, 1945, in Maseno, Kenya. He was a Kenyan politician who served as the Prime Minister of Kenya from 2008 to 2013. Odinga was a key figure in Kenya’s struggle for democracy and human rights. He was a member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and had run for the presidency in 2007, 2013, and 2017.

Odinga was the son of former Kenyan Vice President Jaramogi Oginga Odinga. He studied engineering at the University of Magdeburg in East Germany and later pursued a master’s degree in politics from the University of Nairobi.

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Throughout his career, Odinga served in various roles, including:

• Member of Parliament for Lang’ata Constituency
• Minister for Energy
  Minister for Roads, Public Works, and Housing
• Prime Minister of Kenya (2008-2013)

Odinga was known for his advocacy for social justice, economic empowerment, and devolution. His legacy continues to shape Kenyan politics, and his passing has sparked an outpouring of tributes and condolences from across the country and beyond.

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