Confirmation of Raila’s State
On Wednesday, various sources, including regional Indian media, reported that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga passed away in Kochi, India, reportedly due to a cardiac arrest.
As of now, there hasn’t been any official confirmation from the Odinga family, the ODM party, or the Government of Kenya.
Indian news outlets Mathrubhumi and Kerala Kaumudi shared stories on Wednesday morning, local time, stating that Mr. Odinga, who was 80 years old, died in Kerala.
They mentioned that Odinga collapsed while taking a walk at a local private hospital.
Recently, Mr. Odinga’s family and close friends have shared that he’s recovering in India after dealing with some health issues.
Just last week, Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga mentioned to Kenyan media that Mr. Odinga was “up and about… recuperating and resting.”
Fact-checking organizations have also warned against spreading unverified rumors about his death, especially those based on manipulated or misleading information.
As of now, there hasn’t been any official confirmation from the Odinga family, the ODM party, State House, or Kenya’s Foreign Affairs ministry regarding his passing.
With conflicting reports suggesting that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died in Kochi, India, the nation is holding its breath.
Kenya’s media, political leaders, and the public are all keeping a close eye on the situation, eagerly waiting for a definitive statement that will either confirm or put to rest the swirling rumors.
Odinga was Kenya’s prime minister from 2008 to 2013 and continues to play a significant role in the country’s politics.
Due to the mixed and somewhat unverifiable nature of the reports from October 15, we are considering the claim about Mr. Odinga’s death as unverified until we receive an official statement from his family, the ODM, or the Government of Kenya. We encourage readers to refrain from sharing unverified information.
Confirmation of Raila’s State
