Raila Odinga, Kenya's former Prime Minister, dies at 80
Summary
Raila Odinga, Kenya's former Prime Minister and an influential political leader, passed away at the age of 80. He died from a heart attack in India, and Kenya's President declared seven days of national mourning in his honor. Odinga was known for helping to bring political reforms to Kenya, although he never became president.Key Facts
- Raila Odinga was Kenya's former Prime Minister and a long-time opposition leader.
- He died at the age of 80 from a heart attack in Kerala, India.
- Odinga ran for president five times but was unsuccessful each time.
- The 2007 election he participated in led to ethnic violence, resulting in about 1,000 deaths.
- He was credited with ending Kenya's one-party rule and supporting the 2010 constitutional reforms.
- Kenya's President William Ruto declared a week of national mourning for Odinga.
- Recently, Odinga signed a political deal with President Ruto after protests, underscoring his influence.
- He had a strong, loyal supporter base, notably in Nairobi's large slum, Kibera.
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