Raila Odinga, former Prime Minister of Kenya, died at an Ayurvedic eye hospital-cum-research centre at Koothattukulam in Ernakulam district of Kerala on Wednesday (October 15, 2025). He was 80. He suffered a cardiac failure during his morning walk on the campus.
The death occurred around 9 a.m, according to the authorities of Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye Hospital and Research Centre. He had been under treatment at the facility for the last five days. He was accompanied by his daughter and personal doctor, they said.
The hospital authorities said his body would be embalmed and further steps would be taken as per the instructions from the Ministry of External Affairs and the Kenyan Embassy in New Delhi.
Mr. Odinga had a close connection with the hospital as his daughter Rosemary Odinga had