PHOTOS: Ruto visits Ida Odinga to condole with Raila's family

President William Ruto has visited Raila Odinga’s residence in Karen, Nairobi, to condole with the family following news that the former prime minister has died. 

Local outlets reported the visit with photos from the residence on Wednesday. 

International wires citing Odinga’s office and hospital officials reported his death earlier on Wednesday.

The Associated Press said a hospital in Kerala confirmed he was pronounced dead after collapsing during a morning walk. Reuters also reported confirmation from a source in Odinga’s office.

Indian and international media said Odinga had been in Kerala for treatment; he collapsed and was rushed to Devamatha Hospital, where he was declared dead. 

Messages of condolence from African and international leaders began to flow in soon after the news broke.

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema mourned Odinga as a “towering advocate for democracy.” 

Kenyan outlets also reported that State House was arranging high-level meetings following the news.

Odinga served as Prime Minister from 2008 to 2013, led the opposition for decades, and ran for president multiple times. He was a central player in Kenya’s transition to multiparty politics and the 2010 constitution. 

This story will be updated with official funeral arrangements, statements from the Odinga family and ODM party, and details on repatriation.