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Indian doctor recounts efforts to save Raila’s life
15th October, 2025 07:32 PM
An Indian cardiologist has revealed that she tried all her means to save the life of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, but without success.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Alphonse, a cardiologist at Devamatha Hospital in Kerala, said doctors made every possible medical effort before confirming Raila’s death.
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Indian doctor speaks on Raila’s death
“Despite our continued CPR and other measures, we couldn’t make him survive.
“We are very sorry to inform you that he (Raila) is no more with us, and our very sincere condolences and prayers for his family and the Kenyan people,” Alphonse told journalists during the press briefing.
The Indian doctor, who was among the last specialists to attend to Raila, said the former Prime Minister arrived at the facility in critical condition before his health deteriorated rapidly.
“We did everything humanly possible. His condition was very complicated, but we gave our best,” she added, her voice filled with emotion.
As Doctor Alphonse spoke to the media, television stations aired heartbreaking footage showing Raila Odinga’s body being wheeled on a stretcher to the hospital’s morgue.
Medical staff and security officers could be seen surrounding the body as mourners stood in shock outside the facility.
Footage from the Devamatha Hospital showed the Kenyan flag draped over Raila’s body, symbolising the respect accorded to one of Africa’s greatest political icons.
Nurses and doctors paused briefly in silence before the stretcher disappeared into the morgue entrance.
Nation grieves a fallen hero
Raila Odinga’s death has plunged Kenya into mourning. President William Ruto, in an address earlier in the day, described him as “a giant of democracy and a tireless warrior of good governance.”
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The Head of State declared seven days of national mourning, ordering flags to fly at half-mast across the country and in all Kenyan missions abroad.
The 80-year-old former Prime Minister died while undergoing specialised treatment at the Indian hospital, marking the end of an era for one of Africa’s most influential political figures.
His remains are set to be flown back to Kenya, where he will be accorded a state funeral.
