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Raila Odinga Dies at 80
Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime Minister and one of the country’s most influential political figures, has died at the age of 80 while receiving medical treatment in Kerala, India.
A towering figure in Kenyan politics for over four decades, Odinga was widely regarded as a champion of democracy, human rights, and electoral reform. He served as Prime Minister between 2008 and 2013 and ran for president five times, remaining a formidable voice in national affairs despite never ascending to the presidency.
News of his passing has sparked an outpouring of grief across Kenya and beyond. Political leaders from all sides have hailed his lifelong dedication to the nation and his profound influence on East African politics.
Standing from Left: Oburu Oginga with his brothers Raila Odinga and Agola Seated: Their uncle Wilson Ating’a
June 21, 1991: Mr. Raila Odinga who was the sole political detainee still held is freed from detention after 11 months. President Moi announced his release during his address to the Kanu Annual Delegates Conference at the Kasarani Sports Complex. Family reunion. Mr. Oginga Odinga (second right) with his son, Raila, and members of Raila's family at Kileleshwa in Nairobi . They are Mrs. Ida Raila (holding little Winnie), Raila Junior and Rosemary.
Raila Odinga and Energy Minisier Chris Okemo arrive at Ugunja for the fundraising. The Minister helped to raise Sh3 million for the Ugenya Bursarye Fund. President Moi sent Sh300, 000, Kanu activist William 0moga gave Sh100, 000 and Nominated MP Mark Too gave Sh150, 000.
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Chief Inspector Ikonya of the Nairobi Central Police Station, Nairobi, explains to members and suporters of the Release Political Prisoners pressure group, who included FORD Kenya's Langata MP Raila Odinga (left) why they were not allowed to plant trees at Freedom Corner to commemorate Political Prisoners Day.
Taking it in their stride: A beaming Lang’ata MP Raila Odinga (left) chats with a fellow walker as they take part in yesterday’s Kenya Freedom from Hunger Walk in Nairobi. The annual event was flagged off by Minister Simeon Nyachae in the city and mainly by provincial administrators in the districts.17/3081/18 May 96.
Langata MP, Mr. Raila Odinga, addressing a FORD Kenya rally in Bondo where he and a former minister, Mr. Peter Aringo, announced the “Bondo Resolution,” calling for the party’s national chairman, Mr. Michael Kijana Wamalwa, to resign over the Goldenberg affair.
Sons of fallen heroes: Mr. Oginga Odinga's son Raila (right) in a discussion with Mr. Uhuru Kenyatta (centre), son of the late President Jomo Kenyatta and Mr. Peter Mboya, son of the late Tom Mboya, at Jaramogi's funeral. 5 Feb 94.
Lang’ata MP Raila Odinga (right) shares a joke with A-G Amos Wako soon after the State opening of Parliament by President Moi yesterday. The President appealed to all MP5 to co-operate for the sake of the nation.
Lang'ata MP leaving court after the ongoing Goldenberg scandal. On his left is his lawyer Mr. Otieno Kajwang' and Mr. Raila's supporters.3 April 95.
Lang'ata MP Raila Odinga (left), confers with his father, FORD-K chairman Jaramogi Oginga Odinga and the DP Kibwezi MP, Mrs. Agnes Ndetei, (centre) at the FORD-K office when they arrived in Mombasa on Friday for the Kisauni by-election campaign.18 Dec 93.
A show of solidarity, legislator James Orengo with Langata MP Raila Odinga and other Ford Kenya supporters after Mr. Orengo was released on bail by a Kisii court yesterday. Mr. Orengo had been remanded in police custody on a charge of creating a disturbance.
Langata MP, Mr Raila Odinga (left), with FORD Kenya's special envoy, Professor Washington Jalang'o Okumu (right), during the funeral of the envoy's brother, Mr Richard Ataro Okumu, at their home, Bonde, Nyang'oma, Bondo, Siaya district, on Monday. In the centre, is the envoy's wife, Risper.
March 23, 1983: The High Court discharges Mr Raila Amolo Odinga, a son of former Vice-President Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, and a former ‘Sunday Standard’ assistant managing editor, Mr Otieno Mak’Onyango, on charges of plotting to overthrow the government of President Daniel arap Moi on August 1, 1982. They duo was, however, rearrested immediately. Here, Raila is greeted by his father in 1988 after being released from detention.
Inter parties Meeting (Left to Right.) Ngengi Muigai, Charity Ngilu, Raila Odinga and Nginyo Kariuki.
MPs Raila Odinga (Langata) and James Orengo (Ugenya) share a joke in a Kenya rally in Awendo, Migori District, at the weekend. 17 Apr 94.
May 9, 1997: Ford Asili Chairman Kenneth Matiba (right) publicly challenges Lang’ata MP Raila Odinga to state categorically whether he would support him in removing President Moi from power. "I am saying good-bye to you right here if you do not promise to join me to remove Moi from State House he told Mr. Odinga, when the two were touring the Korogocho slum."Please tell the people if you will join me to do that right here because I will not call you to any other meeting to say so!" Mr Matiba said, handing over the microphone to Mr Odinga ... Accepting the microphone, Mr. Odinga told the crowd: "I have been asked a question and I wish to assure you that I will support you!" Mr Matiba was addressing hundreds of residents of Korogocho when he toured the sprawling slum area accompanied by Mr Odinga, area MP Ochieng Mbeo and legislators Kamau lcharia (Kiambaa), Philip Gitonga (Lari), former area MP Munyua Waiyaki and several FORD-Asili and National Development Party of Kenya officials.
Mathioya Narc MP Joseph Kamotho, businessman S.K. Macharia and Limuru Kanu MP Kuria Kanyingi in talks during a funds drive for the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA), Makongeni, in Thika yesterday.
The National Development Party of Kenya chairman, Mr. Raila Odinga, displays weapons confiscated from watchmen. Guarding “illegally” fenced plot in Nairobi West yesterday. The guards had fled from angry reside house structure were later demolished.
August 5, 2010: President Mwai Kibaki (2R) and Prime Minister Raila Odinga (2L) shake hands after their official announcement to the public of provisional results of Kenya's constitutional referendum in Nairobi on August 5, 2010, flanked by vice president Kalonzo Musyoka (R) and second deputy prime minister Musalia Mudavadi (L). Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki hailed huge voter backing for a proposed new constitution in a referendum that week; "We are happy to welcome the provisional results of the referendum," Kibaki told several hundred supporters in central Nairobi. "The historic journey that we began 20 years ago is now coming to a happy end.", he added. The electoral panel was yet to issue final results but a provisional tally showed the "yes" camp had a wide lead against its opponents who had already admitted defeat.
President Mwai Kibaki,(centre) shakes hands with ODM Raila Odinga (left) at the Harambee House in Nairobi Former UN Secretary Kiffi Annan (right) led the mediation talks.on February 28, 2008.
President Mwai Kibaki,(centre) shakes hands with ODM Raila Odinga (left) at the Harambee House in Nairobi Former UN Secretary Kiffi Annan (right) led the mediation talks.on February 28, 2008.
President Elect Uhuru Kenyatta, First Lady Margaret Kenyatta, Archbishop of Carterbury Justin Welby with NASA principal Raila Odinga after attending a church service at the All Saint Cathedral, Nairobi. November 5, 2017.
Members of Kenya's new "National Rainbow Coalition" Raila Odinga (R) and the coalition's presidential candidate Mwai Kibaki (C), greet the press before addressing thousands of opposition supporters outside a Nairobi hotel, October 22, 2002. Kenya's opposition picked two-time presidential election loser Kibaki to face off against president Daniel arap Moi's chosen successor in upcoming polls.
President Uhuru Kenyatta and President Hakainde Hichilema of the Republic of Zambia with Azimio La Umoja One-Kenya presidential candidate Raila Odinga during the State Banquet at State House, Nairobi.
Kenya's President and ruling party Kanu (Kenya Africa National Union) chairman Daniel arap Moi (L), congratulates 18 March 2000 in Nairobi, Raila Odinga, leader of the opposition National Development Party, after Odinga dissolved his party to join Kanu. The only ruling party Kenya has known since independence, KANU underwent a makeover months ahead of one of the most important elections in national history.
Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta (L) and National Super Alliance (NASA) coalition opposition leader Raila Odinga shake hands after addressing a press conference on March 9, 2018 at Harambee house office in Nairobi.
Nasa leaders Raila Odinga (R) and Kalonzo Musyoka together with other leaders carry petition to Supreme Courts on August 19, 2017. Nasa is challenging the reelection of president Uhuru Kenyatta after the general elections.
Dean of the A.C.K St. Stephen’s Cathedral Church in Kisumu Venerable Zephaniah Kore Omollo prays for NASA flagbearer Raila Odinga during a church service on May 21, 2017. Raila said he was feeling closer to God after visiting Israel's Wailing Wall where he repented of his sins and prayed for the country. He urged Kenyans not to vote for him or President Uhuru Kenyatta because of their tribes but to consider what they stand for.
Former President Daniel Arap Moi (center) and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga (right) console his former president Mwai Kibaki (left) at his home in Muthaiga on May 4, 2016, following the death former First Lady Lucy Kibaki. Mama Lucy who died in London's Bupa Cromwell Hospital on 26/04/2016 will be laid to rest at the family home in Othaya, Nyeri County on Saturday 7th May 2016.
Azimio Leader led by Raila Odinga having lunch at Kenyatta Market in Nairobi.
Kenya's President, Uhuru Kenyatta (C) raise their clasped hands with opposition leader and former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga (R) and Deputy President, William Ruto (L) on November 27, 2019, during the launch of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) report in Nairobi that ushers a national discussion on the future of Kenya and widely speculated to shape the Kenyatta succession and the 2022 politics. - The initiative is at the heart of the reconciliation of Kenyatta and Odinga, former bitter political rivals during the 2017 elections that left the east African nation submerged in post-poll chaos following a controversial electioneering process and outcome, and proposes a redistribution of power and national resources
Above Raila Odinga, Oburu Odinga and Senator Halake Abshiro. Raila went to pass his message of condolence following death of Moi's eldest son Jonathan Toroitich. Raila was away in China together with President Uhuru when JT was buried last Saturday April 27th...They were received by Baringo Senator Gideon Moi.
Azimio La Umoja (One Kenya Coalition Party) coalition presidential candidate Raila Odinga addresses the crowd during a campaign rally in Kirigiti Stadium, Kiambu, Kenya on August 1, 2022, ahead of Kenya's general election. - On August 9, 2022, Kenyans will head to the polls in a contested tight battle between veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga and current Deputy President William Ruto as they traverse the country vying for electorate support.
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Opposition leader Raila Odinga visited retired president Daniel Moi at his Kabarak home.
ODM Leader Raila Odinga(left) and Baringo Senator Gideon Moi (right) at the Kabarak home, Nakuru County on April 12, 2018.
Harambee Stars Captain Michael Olunga (left) meets former prime Minister Raila Odinga on September 8, 2019 during International Friendly match between Kenya's Harambee Stars against Uganda Cranes at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
President Uhuru Kenyatta greeting Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka during 55th Jamhuri day celebrations held at Nyayo National Stadium on December 12, 2018.The President led the country in celebrations. Looking on is Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko.
President William Ruto, his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni and the African Union Commission Chairperson candidate Raila Odinga present a trophy to Gor Mahia Football team after they defeated Uganda's Kitara Football team during the official launch of the 20,000-seater Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium in Siaya county. They later watched a thrilling match between Gor Mahia and Uganda’s Kitara Football Club. President Ruto said that as leaders they were going beyond the boundaries to promote multinational sports competitions so as to deepen cross-border harmony, boost talent exchange and further regional integration. 2/01/2025
President William Ruto and Raila Odinga at State House, Nairobi, where he was officially unveiled as Kenya’s candidate for the Chairperson of the African Union Commission. President William Ruto said that Raila Odinga embodies solid experience and a deep understanding of African affairs and global dynamics. He is a visionary Pan-African, a towering statesman and veteran mobiliser for change; a bold leader who will give Africa its much-needed voice and presence at the global stage. Kenya unreservedly endorses Odinga’s candidature and commit to supporting his vision and his leadership. . 27/8/2024
Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga at Mjadala Africa Rehearsals at the Africa Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa.
Kenya's opposition National Super Alliance (NASA) coalition leader Raila Odinga (2-L) holds up a bible as he swears-in himself as the 'people's president' on January 30, 2018 in Nairobi.
