- Former prime minister Raila Odinga died on Wednesday, October 15, moments after collapsing in India where he had gone for treatment
- An undated video surfaced online showing the ODM leader walking in high spirits in hospital clothes
- Later, DR Alphonse, a cardiologist at Devamatha Hospital, explained how doctors made several efforts to save Raila
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Kenyans have been left heartbroken after a video of ODM leader Raila Odinga’s final moments in India emerged online.
Source: Facebook
The former prime minister died on Wednesday, October 15, moments after experiencing breathing difficulties.
Raila collapsed at 7.45 am during a morning walk at an Ayurvedic hospital where he had been receiving care before he was rushed to Devamatha Hospital.
Doctors confirmed that Odinga suffered a cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead at 9:52 a.m. (Indian Time).
Video of Raila Odinga in India
A video has been shared, showing the moving last moments of the ODM leader in India, where he was filmed appearing relaxed and well.
The clip shared by Oketch on Facebook showed a jovial Raila, in hospital clothes and strolling on the pavement
In the video, the former prime minister looked very strong and in high spirits, with an unidentified man walking behind him.
How Kenyans reacted to Raila’s video in India
Kenyans have been left touched by the video, some saying death is very unpredictable.
Repost King Ke:
“I have lost someone through cardiac arrest (heart attack) it is always unbelievable. You are happy together in just a flash of time they are no more.”
Darius:
“This is sad to watch.”
Msema Kweli:
“The Final Walk.”
@okoth_japala
“Which is which? Some say he died long ago but they withheld the news. Others come up with videos showing him walking this morning before the cardiac arrest. We live in unpredictable times.”
Eunice Onyango:·
“Yani asubuhi mtu ni mzima anatembea, usiku amekufa eei.”
Thoth Ber:
“But he was strong.”
Dommie Dommie:
“Mwenye alimwekea gumboots ndie alikosea.”
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What you need to know about Raila Odinga’s death
How doctors tried to save Raila Odinga
Speaking to the press on Wednesday, October 15, Dr Alphonse, a cardiologist at Devamatha Hospital, gave a breakdown of the efforts made to save Raila Odinga’s life.
She stated that upon Raila’s arrival at the facility, they began administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
This method can save a life after cardiac arrest by helping circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs when the heart stops or beats ineffectively.
When CPR proved ineffective, Dr Alphonse said they attempted other methods, including putting a tube in Raila’s respiratory system, but those also failed to improve Raila’s condition.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
