Mama Lucy Hospital Board Member Gaucho Rushed to Hospital After Developing Stomach Complications

Calvince Okoth, popularly known as Gaucho, has been hospitalised after developing stomach complications while in Kisumu, sparking concern among Kenyans who follow his public activities.

Gaucho, a board member of Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital in Nairobi and a former prominent ODM political mobiliser, shared the news through his Facebook account on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

In his update, Gaucho revealed that he had sought medical attention at Avenue Hospital in Kisumu after experiencing stomach discomfort. He said he had decided to prioritise his health and receive the necessary medical care.

“Grateful for life and trusting God for a quick recovery,” he wrote, expressing hope for a speedy recovery.

Medical documents shared alongside his update indicated that he had been diagnosed with dyspepsia, a condition associated with discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen. The medical facility also issued him with a sick note indicating that he was unfit for duty on that day.

His hospitalisation attracted attention on social media, with several Kenyans sending messages of encouragement and wishing him a quick recovery.

However, his medical update also generated debate, particularly over his decision to seek treatment at a private hospital rather than a public health facility.

Some social media users questioned the move, considering his position at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital and his public support for the Social Health Authority (SHA).

Others maintained that his health should come first, urging Kenyans to avoid turning someone’s medical challenges into an opportunity for unnecessary criticism.

Gaucho has remained a recognisable figure in Kenya’s political circles, having built his public profile through grassroots mobilisation and his association with the Orange Democratic Movement.

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