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President William Ruto on Wednesday chaired an emergency meeting of the National Security Council at State House, Nairobi, following the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga.
State House said the meeting began at 10:30 a.m., with a special Cabinet session scheduled for 2:30 p.m. to discuss the government’s official response and national mourning arrangements.
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Odinga, aged 80, passed away on Tuesday night while receiving treatment in India.
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Government sources told Capital FM that the veteran politician died around 9 p.m. at a hospital in Koothattukulam, Ernakulam District, after suffering a heart attack.
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The long-serving opposition leader and reformist had travelled to India earlier this month for specialized medical care, though his office had downplayed reports of deteriorating health.
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Raila Odinga’s death closes a historic chapter in Kenya’s political journey — marking the end of a six-decade career that profoundly influenced the nation’s fight for democracy, constitutional change, and inclusive governance.
