Oburu Odinga admitted again to Nairobi Hospital
Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has been readmitted to Nairobi Hospital for treatment of a chronic illness. This follows a recent trip to the United Kingdom for routine medical check-ups.
Why it matters
As a prominent political figure and leader within the ODM party, the health status of Oburu Odinga is of significant public interest in Kenya.
ODM party leader Oburu Odinga/FILE Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has been admitted again to Nairobi Hospital, where he has been receiving treatment since Saturday.
A source at the hospital told the Star on Monday that Oburu remained under treatment for a chronic illness.
Oburu's latest hospitalisation comes weeks after he travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up.
On September 10, the Orange Democratic Movement leader confirmed that he was in the UK for medical tests, saying the visit followed advice from his doctors and the party leadership.
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