Politics, diplomacy & football: Inside Raila Odinga’s last publicappearances
15 October 2025 at 06:39President Ruto has visited the home of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in KarenPresident William Ruto condoles with Ida Odinga at Raila Odinga's residence in KarenPresident William Ruto has announced the death of Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as “a fearless freedom fighter, a patriot of uncommon courage, and one of Africa’s greatest sons.”In a televised address from State House on Wednesday afternoon, President Ruto said Odinga, 80, died in Kochi, India, after suffering a heart attack while undergoing treatment.“It is with deep sorrow that I inform the nation of the passing on of the Right Honourable Raila Amolo Odinga, our former Prime Minister, Kenya’s foremost statesman and one of Africa’s greatest sons,” the President said.President William Ruto condoles with Ida Odinga at Raila Odinga's residence in...
