A former Kenyan Prime Minister, Raila Odinga has d!ed at the age of 80. He d!ed in India where he had jetted to for medical treatment before a sudden collapse
Indian police told AFP that Odinga collapsed suddenly while walking with family members and his personal doctor. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced d3ad on arrival.
In recent weeks, there had been speculation about his health, though family members and political allies dismissed claims that he was critically ill.
Condolences have poured in from politicians and leaders across the continent, including Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
A towering figure in Kenyan politics, Odinga ran unsuccessfully for the presidency five times, rejecting the results each time and claiming electoral fraud. In 2017, Kenya’s Supreme Court annulled Uhuru Kenyatta’s victory and ordered fresh elections, though Odinga boycotted the rerun, demanding reforms.
Odinga’s political journey was marked by key crises, including the disputed 2007 elections, which triggered nationwide violence that left 1,200 de.ad and displaced around 600,000 people. A power-sharing agreement brokered by former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan led to the formation of a unity government, in which Odinga served as prime minister.
Odinga will be remembered for his enduring struggle for democracy, his unyielding political influence, and his ability to mobilize and inspire millions of Kenyans.
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