Week of national morning in Kenya following Raila Odinga's passing
Africa • Oct 16, 2025, 9:09 AM
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Former Kenyan premier Raila Odinga passed on October 15, 2025, aged 80. As the country grieves its loss,FRANCE 24's former Nairobi correspondent Olivia Bizot tells us more on Raila Odinga's lasting political impact in the country, and what his passing could mean for Kenyan politics.
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