Oburu’s family warns against spreading fake news about his health
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Director of Communications Philip Etale says party leader Oburu Oginga is disturbed by the circulation of fake news about his health as he continues to recover following weeks of treatment locally and abroad. In a statement dated Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Etale said the family was devastated by the continued spread […]
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has issued a statement warning against the spread of fake news about the health of its leader, Oburu Oginga. The party's Director of Communications, Philip Etale, expressed concern over the dissemination of false information regarding the veteran politician's recovery following weeks of treatment locally and abroad.
The ODM leader's family, in a statement dated October 13, 2026, urged Kenyans to share information responsibly and refrain from spreading false news that could cause anguish and pain to others. This warning came a day after ODM Interim Secretary General Catherine Omanyo dismissed reports on social media about Oburu's health, stating that his condition had been exaggerated by people seeking attention and online engagement.
Omanyo confirmed that Oburu was recovering and expected to return home soon, though she did not disclose the nature of his illness or the hospital where he was receiving treatment.
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