Governor Wanga Gives 5 Key Updates on Oburu Odinga’s Health After Returning From UK

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has provided an update on the health of ODM party leader Oburu Odinga, reassuring supporters that the veteran politician is recovering and remains involved in the affairs of the party.

Wanga spoke on Monday, October 5, 2026, after visiting Oburu at his home following his return to Kenya from the United Kingdom, where he had spent several weeks receiving medical attention.

The governor said Oburu was in high spirits but still needed adequate time to regain his strength before resuming his normal public activities.

According to Wanga, there should be no pressure on the ODM leader to immediately return to the political trail while he continues his recovery.

She said Oburu’s health was being well managed and urged Kenyans and party supporters to give him sufficient time to rest before resuming his public engagements.

Oburu travelled to the United Kingdom in September for medical assessment after receiving advice from his doctors and party leadership. He returned to Kenya on September 25 after spending approximately three weeks abroad.

His absence from public activities had triggered speculation about the future of ODM leadership, with questions emerging over whether his health could force him to step aside.

However, Wanga strongly dismissed such claims, describing reports that Oburu could relinquish his position as propaganda.

She maintained that Oburu remains the leader of ODM and continues to provide direction to party officials despite his temporary absence from public engagements.

Wanga revealed that during her visit, she briefed Oburu on developments within the party, indicating that he continues to monitor ODM affairs from home.

The governor said activities being undertaken by the party are being carried out with Oburu’s guidance, further dismissing suggestions that the party is operating without effective leadership.

She added that Oburu would eventually return to active politics once he had fully regained his strength.

The health update comes at a significant moment for ODM as the party prepares for activities marking the first anniversary of the death of its former leader, Raila Odinga.

Oburu took over the leadership of ODM following Raila’s death and has since remained a key figure in the party as it navigates the political transition ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Wanga’s remarks are therefore likely to ease concerns among ODM supporters who had been following developments surrounding Oburu’s health and his continued role in the party.

For now, the party leadership appears keen to give Oburu time to recover while allowing him to continue guiding ODM affairs from behind the scenes.

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