Raila Odinga: The man who shaped Kenyan politics
His death not only marks the end of an era for a towering pan-Africanist, but also leaves a significant void in Kenya's opposition as the country heads towards the 2027 elections.
Fondly known as "Baba", meaning father, the veteran opposition leader died on Wednesday morning at the age of 80 in India, where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.
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.
Raila Odinga was one of Kenya's most influential and enduring political figures despite five unsuccessful presidential bids.
Although Odinga came from a famous Kenyan family, the political crown eluded him throughout his decades-long career - just as it eluded his father, who served as vice-president after independence from the UK.
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