Ida Odinga: Oburu is fine, doctors adviced him to rest
Ida Odinga has reassured the public that Oburu Oginga is in good health and resting under medical advice following his absence from a memorial event. The gathering was held to honor the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on the first anniversary of his passing.
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The update addresses public concern regarding the health of a prominent political figure in Kenya.
Ida Odinga speaks during the Raila Odinga memorial at Migwena Grounds./SCREENGRAB
The widow of former Prime Minister Ida Odinga has assured Kenyans that Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Oburu Oginga is doing well and resting on doctors’ advice.
Ida urged mourners to keep the focus on remembering her late husband, Raila Odinga.
Speaking during the first anniversary of Raila’s death at Migwena Cultural Grounds in Bondo, Siaya County, on Thursday, Ida said Oburu had asked her to convey that he was resting and needed prayers for strength.
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