Raila Odinga’s last moments alive, collapse and death revealed

KOCHI, Oct 15 — Former Prime Minister of Kenya, Raila Amolo Odinga, has died in India after suffering a cardiac arrest while undergoing Ayurvedic treatment in Kerala’s Ernakulam district.

According to police and hospital authorities, Odinga collapsed during a morning walk within the premises of the Ayurvedic facility in Koothattukulam, where he had been receiving treatment. He was immediately rushed to a nearby private hospital but was pronounced dead at 9:52 a.m. (Indian time).

A spokesperson for the Ayurvedic eye hospital confirmed the tragic news, noting that medical staff made efforts to resuscitate him but were unsuccessful. “He was brought in unresponsive, and despite our best efforts, we could not revive him,” the hospital official said.

Police confirmed that Odinga’s body is currently being preserved at the hospital as arrangements are made in coordination with the Kenyan High Commission in India.

The 80-year-old veteran politician had traveled to India earlier this month for holistic medical treatment. His visit to Kerala, a state renowned for its traditional healing practices, was said to be part of a wellness regimen.

Back home in Kenya, news of Odinga’s passing has sparked shock and grief. Leaders and citizens across the political divide have called for prayers for the Odinga family and the nation at large.

“This is a moment of great sorrow for our country. We call for calm and prayer as we mourn the passing of a national icon,” a family representative said.

Raila Odinga — fondly known as “Baba” — was a central figure in Kenya’s political history, remembered for his tireless advocacy for democracy, justice, and national unity. His death marks the end of a defining chapter in the nation’s leadership.

Further details on the repatriation of his body and official funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the Kenyan government.