Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga Dies Aged 80
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80, according to family sources.
Odinga died on Wednesday while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in India.
He was walking with family members and a personal doctor "when he suddenly collapsed", Indian police told the AFP news agency.
He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead. In recent weeks, there has been speculation about his health, although family members and political allies had dismissed reports suggesting he was critically ill.
Politicians and other leaders, including Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, have been sending their condolences. A political mobiliser and towering figure in Kenyan politics, Odinga ran unsuccessfully for the presidency five times.
- Ran for presidency five times
- Rejected the results on each occasion, often saying that victory had been stolen from him
Author's summary: Raila Odinga dies at 80 in India.