Condelence messages are trickling in, mourning the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
News of Raila’s passing shocked the nation on Wednesday, October 15 morning, with Indian newspaper Mathrubhumi reporting that Raila collapsed during a morning walk within a Ayurvedic hospital.
He was rushed to Devamatha Hospital in Koothattukulam, where he was pronounced dead at around 7:22 Kenyan time, the spokesperson of the Ayurvedic eye hospital confirmed, as reported by the newspaper.
Here are some of the heads of state who have mourned Raila…
Nimepokea kwa masikitiko makubwa taarifa ya kifo cha Mheshimiwa Raila Amolo Odinga. Tumempoteza kiongozi mahiri, Mwanamajumui wa Afrika, mpenda amani na mtafuta suluhu, ambaye ushawishi na upendo wake haukuwa tu ndani ya Kenya, bali Afrika Mashariki na Afrika kwa ujumla. Msiba… pic.twitter.com/tPyAsyQk0N
— Samia Suluhu (@SuluhuSamia) October 15, 2025
Raila Odinga is gone. Kenya has lost a visionary leader. Our condolences to his family and all the Kenyan people.
— Ismail Omar Guelleh (@IsmailOguelleh) October 15, 2025
Saddened to hear of the passing of former PM @RailaOdinga. We extend our deepest condolences to the people of Kenya, the Odinga family, President @WilliamsRuto and all those touched by this towering advocate for democracy. His legacy will endure. May he rest in eternal peace. HH pic.twitter.com/V35ExsyiHk
— Hakainde Hichilema (@HHichilema) October 15, 2025
Deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend and former Prime Minister of Kenya, Mr. Raila Odinga. He was a towering statesman and a cherished friend of India. I had the privilege of knowing him closely since my days as Chief Minister of Gujarat and our association continued… pic.twitter.com/Nmya9C3LZi
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2025
On behalf of the Government of Ethiopia, I extend my sincere condolences on the passing of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga. May he Rest In Peace.
— Abiy Ahmed Ali 🇪🇹 (@AbiyAhmedAli) October 15, 2025
I extend my heartfelt Condolences to President @WilliamsRuto Ruto & the people of Kenya on the passing of former PM Raila Odinga -a towering statesman whose legacy of democracy, justice & public service will endure. Somalia stands in solidarity with Kenya in this moment of grief. pic.twitter.com/XC6idrxbHP
— Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (@HassanSMohamud) October 15, 2025
Statement by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Passing of H.E. Raila Amolo Odinga.
— African Union (@_AfricanUnion) October 15, 2025
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has learned with profound sadness of the passing of H.E. Raila Amolo Odinga, former Prime… pic.twitter.com/aN2f0PAziS
