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Ex-Kenya PM Raila Odinga dies of cardiac arrest in Kerala, PM Modi mourns his death

Odinga collapsed during a morning walk within the premises of the Ayurvedic facility and was rushed to a private hospital in Koothattukulam, where he was pronounced dead.

PM Modi extended condolences to former PM Odinga's family, friends and to the people of Kenya. (X/@narendramodi)

Former Prime Minister of Kenya, Raila Odinga, who had arrived at Koothattukulam in Kerala’s Ernakulam district for Ayurvedic treatment, died on Wednesday following a cardiac arrest, police and hospital authorities said.

Odinga collapsed during a morning walk within the premises of the Ayurvedic facility and was rushed to a private hospital in Koothattukulam, where he was pronounced dead around 9.52 am, a spokesman for the Ayurvedic eye hospital said.

His body is currently kept at the hospital, police said.

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The spokesman said Odinga and his family had been visiting the hospital, which had earlier helped his daughter regain her vision.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on the passing away of Odinga. Calling him a cherished friend of India, PM Modi shared how he had known the former Kenyan PM since he was the CM of Gujarat.

Deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend and former Prime Minister of Kenya, Mr. Raila Odinga. He was a towering statesman and a cherished friend of India. I had the privilege of knowing him closely since my days as Chief Minister of Gujarat and our association continued… pic.twitter.com/Nmya9C3LZi

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2025

A police officer said that information regarding Odinga’s death had been conveyed to the FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office) for necessary procedures as per protocol.

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