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| Raila Odinga, former prime minister of Kenya passes at 80. |
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who had been undergoing treatment in Kochi, passed away on Wednesday due to cardiac arrest. Read more at: https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/raila-odinga-dies-kochi-cardiac-arrest-otdmpmmo
He suffered a cardiac arrest during morning walk. He was taken to Devamatha Hospital in Koothattukulam where he was pronounced dead.
The 80-year-old Odinga is a prominent Kenyan politician who served as the country’s prime minister from 2008 to 2013. He has unsuccessfully run for in 1997, 2007, 2013, 2017, and 2022—all of which ended without success.
When Modi Spoke of Odinga in ‘Mann Ki Baat’
In his 2022 ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi fondly recalled a candid conversation with former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga during one of their meetings. Odinga had shared the emotional journey of his daughter, Rosemary, who suffered from a brain tumour and underwent surgery, which left her with severely impaired eyesight. Despite seeking treatment across various countries, there was little improvement, until someone recommended India for its Ayurveda treatment. After traveling to India for treatment, Rosemary experienced improvement in her vision.
