Sifuna Reveals The Last Time He Communicated With Oburu Oginga, Wishes The ODM Leader Quick Recovery

ODM Party Leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has received well wishes from Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who has prayed for his quick recovery amid reports that the veteran politician has been unwell in recent days.

Speaking on K24’s This Week programme, Sifuna said the last time he communicated with Oburu, the ODM leader was in hospital before travelling to London.

He explained that the two did not speak directly, but through one of Oburu’s bodyguards, who assured him that the senator was recovering well.

Sifuna said he and many others are praying for Oburu’s full recovery, and for his return to his duties as soon as possible.

The remarks come after reports that the ODM leader was admitted to Nairobi Hospital last Saturday, shortly after landing from the United Kingdom, where he had gone for a medical checkup.

The reports have not been officially confirmed by the party, and details about his condition have remained scanty, fueling speculation and concern among supporters and political watchers.

Sifuna’s message is notable given the political distance between the two leaders. Since the death of Raila Odinga, the Nairobi senator has been at the center of a fallout with the party leadership.

He was removed as Secretary General over allegations that he had gone against the party and led rebels who formed the Linda Mwananchi movement. He has since launched his own political party, which is expected to drive his presidential ambitions.

Despite the bad blood, his goodwill message shows that political differences have not stopped colleagues in the Senate from showing human concern for each other.

Such gestures are often welcomed by Kenyans, who are accustomed to the bitter exchanges that mark the country’s politics, especially in the run-up to a General Election.

The state of Oburu’s health also carries political weight. As the party’s top leader, his absence comes at a delicate time for ODM, which is navigating internal divisions and the shifting realignments ahead of 2027. Supporters will be waiting for an official update from the party on his condition and when he is expected to resume his duties.

For now, messages of support continue to pour in for the senator as Kenyans hope for good news on his recovery.

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