Tributes have been paid to former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who has died at the age of 80. President William Ruto said the veteran politician, who died on Wednesday while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in India, was a "beacon of courage" and "father of our democracy".

A pivotal political leader who helped usher in multiparty democracy in the East African country, he ran unsuccessfully for the presidency five times.

Shadrack Omondi Orwa (Omosh One) mourned Raila Odinga’s death with deep sorrow. The loyal supporter was visibly emotional as Raila’s body returned to Kenya.