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.

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ODM party leader Dr Oburu Oginga has allayed fears over his health, confirming that he has been discharged from a Nairobi hospital, where he was admitted at the weekend.

In an interview with the Nation on Tuesday, Dr Oginga said that he had been unwell, but was discharged on Monday evening and is now recuperating at home.

“I have been sick and was admitted on Sunday the previous week but was discharged on Thursday last week. I felt sick again on Saturday night after playing golf in Kisumu and was admitted that night before being discharged on Monday,” said Dr Oginga.

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“As of now I’m at home, feeling better and people should avoid a lot of speculation on my health. As a leader, I can’t hide anything concerning my health, and when I’m sick, all of Kenya will know," he added.

The veteran politician urged ODM supporters not to worry, saying party activities remain on course even as he recuperates at home.

He also dismissed reports that leaders had been barred from visiting him at the hospital, saying this could have happened on the advice of his doctors.

Dr Oginga’s hospitalisation had sparked speculation about his health, prompting concerns among his supporters and political allies.

During his hospital stint, 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.

📰 Source: Nation Africa