Eye on Africa

Outpouring of grief as Kenya mourns former PM Raila Odinga


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Kenya has lost one of its most prominent political figures with the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The 80-year-old spent much of his career in opposition and ran unsuccessfully for president five times. However, his ability to form strategic alliances with former adversaries earned him the nickname “Agwambo” (or the mysterious one). Current President William Ruto – one of the figures with whom Odinga reconciled – was among those who paid their respects following news of Odinga’s death at a health retreat in India.

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