ODM party leader Dr Oburu Oginga when he hosted a delegation of the Uwiano Human Rights Violations and Compensation Panel led by the chairperson Dr Makau Mutua.

📋 Breaking It Down

Siaya Senator and ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has been out of the public eye for some time, but has now been admitted to hospital. His doctors and the hospital management have imposed strict visitor restrictions.

Only his two spouses and children are permitted to visit him. Several MPs have reportedly been turned away after being told that the 83-year-old politician was not at the facility.

Initially, only a few leaders were allowed to visit him, including Homa Bay Governor and ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga. However, this was later stopped.

📌 What You Need to Know

Homa Bay Governor ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga addresses party supporters during a political rally at Kirembe Grounds, Kisumu on May 31, 2026.

Doctors are said to have made the decision to give the veteran politician sufficient rest.

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On Tuesday, September 1, a close relative confirmed that the politician was in hospital.

On Saturday, August 29, Dr Oburu attempted to leave the hospital to attend the funeral of his uncle, a former intelligence officer in Alego Usonga, Siaya County, but his doctors stopped him.

According to multiple sources, the veteran politician was initially admitted on August 22 and discharged four days later, before being readmitted on August 26.

📰 Source: Nation Africa