Nairobi Hospital Doctors have revealed that ODM Leader Raila Odinga was only in the hospital for a routine check up urging Kenyans to stop speculating the worst. – By Gerald Gekara.
A statement by Dr David Oluoch-Olunya stated that Raila was taken in for fatigue due to a rough campaign season that saw him traverse the coast counties for a week.
“Hon Raila Odinga walked in for routine medical tests at the Nairobi Hospital on March 9, 2021, after feeling some fatigue. He has had a rigorous campaign, and needed to have some check-ups. This was carried out successfully.”
Denouncing a rumoured COVID-19 positive test, the doctor said Raila was not under any serious condition
Raila’s family has sought to ally fears about his health, with Oburu Odinga, the elder brother of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader saying.
“There is nothing serious about Raila’s admission to hospital. He has general fatigue and some joint pains. There is nothing to be sad about, sickness is a normal thing.”
Raila was taken ill after a massive Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) campaign tour that lasted a week. He toured Coastal counties as well as Samburu county.
The 76 year old politician has been in and out of hospitals over his recurring back aches. In July, Raila flew to Dubai where he underwent minor surgery at the Saudi German Hospital.
