Raila Odinga Reported Dead
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has sadly passed away at the age of 80. He died on Wednesday while receiving treatment at a hospital in India.
His death has sparked rumors about his health, with many speculating that he was in critical condition. However, his family had previously come forward to strongly defend him, insisting that he was in good spirits and on the mend.
His elder brother, Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga, reassured Kenyans that the ODM leader was indeed recovering well in India after a brief illness. Speaking to the media, Oburu dismissed the claims of Raila being in critical condition, calling them exaggerated and inaccurate.
“I want to tell you that Raila is up and about. Just like any other human being, he was indisposed a little and is now recuperating and resting,” Oburu said.
He emphasized that the former Prime Minister’s condition was not as serious as reported in some sections of the media.
“He was not in those conditions that have been put in the press. I want to clarify that, and very soon you will see him,” he added.
The senator confirmed that Raila is currently in India, where he is resting and recovering.
The same was reiterated by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Raila’s longtime friend and media mogul SK Macharia, who said they had talked to him.
“The Prime Minister is safe and healthy. I have spoken to him, and those wishing him ill are not good people. It is against African tradition to wish anybody ill,” Kindiki stated.
“As of this morning, I spoke to Raila from where he is, and yesterday I also rang him. Raila is very healthy, and in a few days, he will be back here with us,” Macharia added.
Raila Odinga Reported Dead
