Ramaphosa extends condolences to Kenyans after former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death

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15 October 2025 | 15:06

Odinga died on Wednesday morning in India, where he was receiving medical treatment.

Ramaphosa extends condolences to Kenyans after former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death

FILE: Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga poses for a photo as he arrives ahead of the inauguration of South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa as President at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 19 June 2024. Picture: PHILL MAGAKOE / POOL / AFP

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to the people of Kenya following the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

Odinga died on Wednesday morning in India, where he was receiving medical treatment.

He was 80.

Odinga had served as Kenya’s prime minister from 2008 to 2013

Ramaphosa says his thoughts and prayers are with Odinga’s family, friends and associates.

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