Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Oginga has travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up, days after he was briefly admitted to Nairobi Hospital.

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A source familiar with the matter confirmed that the Siaya Senator travelled to the UK for the medical review and is in good spirits.

The source added that Oburu is expected to return to Kenya on Saturday, September 12, after completing the scheduled check-up.

His trip comes days after ODM confirmed that its leader was out of the country but said he was away on official duties without providing further details.

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The party disclosed this on Wednesday, September 9, after its Central Committee held a meeting chaired by Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati on behalf of Oburu, who was said to be out of the country.

“The Central Committee of the party this morning held a meeting to deliberate on several issues, both party-based and national,” ODM said in a statement.

In a statement, the party said the meeting discussed proposals aimed at strengthening ODM's position on national unity and cooperation with other parties within the broad-based government.

The latest development comes just eight days after Oburu was briefly admitted to Nairobi Hospital on September 1, sparking public concern over his health amid rising political temperatures.

Following reports of his hospitalisation, the Siaya Senator quickly clarified that he had only visited the facility for a general medical check-up and that he had not suffered anything serious.

"Thank you for your concerns. I have read the nation's digital news and wish to state that I am very well. ​I had only briefly visited the hospital for a general checkup with my doctors and have since returned home," he said.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke