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Coverage dated October 14, 2025

A hospital in India says former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died of a heart attack

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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A hospital in India says former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died of a heart attack.

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  1. The Boston Globe

    Former Kenyan prime minister Raila Odinga, a key figure in African politics, dies (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Odinga was a strong voice for democratic reform, justice, and regional diplomacy and recently lost an election to become the African Union chairperson.

  2. The Guardian

    Raila Odinga, towering Kenyan opposition figure, dies aged 80 (opens The Guardian)

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    Odinga, who ran five times for presidency and had profound influence on Kenyan politics, has died in India

  3. Wyoming Public Media

    Raila Odinga, Kenya's former prime minister, dies at 80 (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    Raila Odinga — the towering figure of Kenyan politics who helped usher in multiparty democracy and a new constitution — has died in India at 80.

  4. The World from PRX

    Kenyans mourn Raila Odinga, power broker and multiparty democracy advocate (opens The World from PRX)

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    The World from PRX's feed description

    Revered Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, who died this week at age 80, played a pivotal role in institutionalizing multiparty democracy and shaping Kenya’s constitution. But he was also known as a ruthless politician who formed alliances with rivals in a relentless, though ultimately unsuccess…

  5. NBC News

    Former Kenyan premier Raila Odinga, a key figure in African politics, dies at 80 (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Raila Odinga, a former prime minister of Kenya and perennial presidential candidate, died Wednesday of a heart attack while traveling in India.

  6. Los Angeles Times

    Former Kenyan premier Raila Odinga, a key figure in African democracy efforts, dies at 80 (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    His death was confirmed by Devamatha Hospital in Kerala State, where he was taken after he collapsed during a morning walk.

  7. Al Jazeera

    Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga dies of heart attack in India at 80 (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The former Kenyan PM had collapsed during a morning walk in southern India, where he was receiving medical treatment.

  8. Deutsche Welle

    Kenya's opposition giant Raila Odinga dies aged 80 – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Raila Amolo Odinga, arguably the face of Kenya's opposition for more than three decades, has died aged 80. He is remembered for his key role in Kenya's democratic journey.

  9. WTOP Washington DC

    A hospital in India says former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died of a heart attack (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A hospital in India says former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died of a heart attack.

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