- Former Prime Minister and ODM leader Raila Amollo Odinga passed away at the age of 80
- Kenyans across the country have plunged into a mourning to lose the famous politician in the name of “Father”
- His death follows recent rumors about his poor health, although his family had assured the public that he was receiving treatment
Kenyans across the country mourn the death of former Prime Minister and leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), Raila Odinga.
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The veteran politician, known as the father, passed away on Wednesday morning, October 15.
Raila died at the age of 80 while receiving treatment at the Ayurvedic Eye Hospital Research Center in Koathattulam in Ernakulam Kerala District in India.
His death comes a few days after the rumors online that his condition was serious. However, his family had assured the public that he was doing well and responding to treatment.
Politicians defended the allegations, expressing the belief that the leader would recover and dismiss any negligence surrounding his health.
How did Raila Odinga die?
According to reports, the ODM leader suffered a heart attack during his morning walk at the campus.
He was quickly rushed to the eyes of the eyes of the Ayurvedic Sredhareeyam and the research center, where all efforts to revive him were not harmful.
The body of the veteran politician was transferred to Deva Matha Hospital in Katathattulam for conservation, awaiting restoration in Kenya.
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Kenyans mourn Raila Odinga
Rebecca Nshimirimana:
“Go well in Agwambo. Let your soul rest in eternal peace.”
Fred Ongonga:
“The story is resting, he already prepared our hearts to accept it.”
Gilbert Sigei:
“Rest in peace, Raila Odinga. Your years of service, leadership, and dedication will never be forgotten. Your heritage should continue to encourage generations.
Jacinta Daniel:
“Go well Jakom.
Manyara Tonny Mugiira:
“Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has not gone living in every voice that rejects abuse, in every street who still sang the father! His struggle created a generation, his courage rewritten the story of Kenya. The stories are not dead, it becomes the stroke of the nation’s heart. Kenya has lost the story. Rest in Eternal Peace Baba!”
Amin Cockar:
“Kenyans will remember Rt. Mr Raila Odinga forever. As a human being made mistakes, but he also did many good things. He fought for the democracy we enjoy.
Gilbert Sigei:
“Rest in peace, Raila Odinga. Your years of service, leadership, and dedication will never be forgotten. Your heritage should continue to encourage generations.
What is Raila Odinga’s last post before his death?
TUKO.co.ke also reported that the last publication of the ODM leader on social networks touched many, while flooding a comment following the news of his death.
In his post, he celebrated the local football team, Gor Mahia FC, for their important step, sharing photos of when the team’s leadership visited him.
He wished them well in their games, praying for them to return to glory in the new season. Kenyans left the condolences under the position of the ODM leader.
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