Raila Odinga was one of Kenya's most influential and enduring political figures despite five unsuccessful presidential bids. For years, the firebrand politician emerged as a staunch campaigner and defender of multi-party democracy - adored by near-fanatical supporters and vilified by a threatened political elite.

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died of a heart attack in India, a hospital in Kerala State confirmed Wednesday.

The death of Raila Odinga, a towering leadership figure in Kenya for more than three decades, looks set to fundamentally alter the country’s political landscape and test the cohesion of the fragile ruling alliance.

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has passed away at the age of 80, as confirmed by family sources to BBC. Odinga flew to India on October 3 in the midst of major speculations about

Raila Odinga — the towering figure of Kenyan politics who helped usher in multiparty democracy and a new constitution — has died in India at 80.

Raila Odinga, a former prime minister of Kenya, died on Wednesday in India, where he was traveling when he suffered a heart attack.

Raila Odinga was one of Kenya's most influential political figures despite five unsuccessful presidential bids.

He was one of the most pivotal public figures in Kenya. He died this week after fighting against tribalism for decades.