The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Odinga now says he is doing well, dismissing viral reports suggesting that he is seriously sick after being admitted to the hospital on Saturday.

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In a statement on Tuesday, September 1, the Siaya Senator clarified that he only briefly visited the hospital for a routine general checkup and had since returned home.

"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.

The ODM leader further noted that b eing sick is a normal human experience and should not alarm anyone , adding that the day he truly falls sick, he will openly inform Kenyans.

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"​Being sick is a normal human experience and should not alarm anyone. The day I am truly sick, I will inform you all, for I am a very transparent person. Thanks for your concerns," Oburu added.

ODM Communications Director Philip Etale also sought to calm concerns, revealing that Oburu was at his Kitisuru residence in Nairobi hosting friends.

“The ODM Leader Dr Oburu is currently hosting friends at his Kitisuru residence in Nairobi. He has sent me to greet you all,” Etale stated.

Images shared by Oburu further showed him relaxing at his home alongside a friend who was reading a newspaper inside his sitting room, a move aimed at assuring that he had returned home and was in good condition.

The latest development follows initial reports claiming that the ODM party leader had been admitted to Nairobi Hospital after reportedly feeling unwell.

Reports had further indicated that Oburu was admitted on August 23 and discharged on Thursday, August 27, after allegedly suffering severe fatigue, with doctors reportedly recommending that he take time to rest.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke