Raila Odinga, Who Made Five Runs at Kenya Presidency, Dies

Raila Odinga, who was at the forefront of Kenyan politics for more than three decades and made five unsuccessful runs at the presidency, alleging that he was cheated of victory in every instance, has died. He was 80.

President William Ruto announced Odinga’s passing in a broadcast address, describing him as a “giant of democracy.” He died in India after suffering a heart attack, the Nairobi-based Star newspaper and other Kenyan media outlets reported.