The office of ODM Party Leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that the veteran politician has died.

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In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 6, Oburu’s secretariat described the reports as malicious propaganda and fake news, urging the public to disregard the claims.

The secretariat said Oburu was alive, safe and in good spirits, dismissing the reports attributed to a popular Kenyan blogger as false.

“We wish to assure the general public, members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), the people of Siaya County, and the entire nation that Dr. Oburu Oginga is well, safe, and in good spirits,” the secretariat said.

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The statement came amid growing speculation online over the politician’s health, with claims about his alleged death spreading across social media platforms.

Oburu’s office said the reports were being circulated despite the lawmaker remaining involved in party and national affairs.

The secretariat disclosed that Oburu was at the time preparing his official speech for the handover ceremony of the late Raila Odinga’s mausoleum at Kang'o ka Jaramogi.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke