Raila Odinga Death News Live Updates: Former Kenya PM Dies of Heart Attack During Morning Walk In Kerala At 80

Raila Odinga Death News Live Updates: Former Kenya Prime Minister died at the age of 80 after suffering a fatal heart attack during his morning walk at an Ayurvedic hospital in Kerala At 80. Read on to know what exactly led to his sudden death due to heart attack.

Raila Odinga Cause of Death At 80: Former Prime Minister of Kenya Dies Due To Heart Attack In Kerala

Raila Odinga Death News: Raila Odinga, the former Prime Minister of Kenya, breathed his last on Wednesday (October 15, 2025), at an Ayurvedic eye hsopital-cum-research-centre in Kerala's Ernakulum district. He was 80.

According to the initial medical reports, Odinga suffered a fatal heart attack (cardiac failure) during his morning walk on the campus.

Releasing a statement, the hospital revealed that the death occurred around 9 am. He was undergoing treatment for the last 5 days and was accompanied by his daughter and personal doctor.

"Odinga, 80, a towering figure in Kenyan politics, who was the PM during 2008-13 and a five-time presidential contender, collapsed around 8.30 am while on a morning walk within the premises of Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye Hospital and Research Centre, where he had been admitted for treatment and rest after suffering a mild stroke in Kenya," sources told the media.

Heart Attack In Men Above 80: Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore

Heart attack doesn't strike anyone depending on their age, gender or any other biological factors, but yes, lifestyle factors contribute to the onset of heart diseases, and trigger risks that can make the heart weak - leading to cardiac failure, also known as a heart attack.

A heart attack is a medical emergency where the blood flow to the heart stops abruptly due to internal and external factors - leading to less blood flow and thus death of the cells inside the heart muscles. This is a silent health emergency, but sometimes the body sends certain signals that say the heart is finding it difficult to function properly. Here is a list of some of the warning signs of an impending heart attack:

1. Chest pain or discomfort
2. Breathing difficulty or having issues in gasping breath
3. Extreme exhaustion or tiredness
4. Excessive sweating or cold sweats
5. Cold feet and hands
6. Difficulty in balancing

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