Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga dies aged 80
Summary
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80. He passed away on Wednesday while receiving medical treatment in India. Odinga was a prominent figure in Kenyan politics, having run for the presidency five times.Key Facts
- Raila Odinga died at 80 years old while being treated in India.
- There was speculation about Odinga's health in recent weeks, but reports of critical illness were dismissed.
- He ran for the presidency five times, disputing the results each time.
- Kenya's highest court annulled the 2017 election results favoring Uhuru Kenyatta, which Odinga had contested.
- Odinga joined a broad-based government led by President William Ruto after the 2022 elections.
- The Ruto administration supported Odinga's bid for chairperson of the African Union Commission, a position he did not win.
- Odinga was a former political prisoner and was detained for his opposition to the one-party dictatorship in Kenya.
- He was known for his strong connection with the public and his role in advocating for democratic freedoms and human rights.
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