Oburu Odinga reveals how death rumours gave him strength to recover

The ODM leader, Oburu Odinga, revealed that false death rumors while he was hospitalized actually strengthened his resolve to recover from his illness. Addressing reporters at his Nairobi residence on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Oburu credited the rumors for giving him the necessary determination to fight his sickness. Speaking alongside National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, Oburu stated that despite his illness slowing down his political activities, he is confident he will soon return to the political arena.

"Those who wrote me off while I was in hospital by declaring me dead only made me stronger and more determined to fight my sickness," he said. Oburu further expressed his disappointment in missing Senate debates and parliamentary proceedings, but urged his supporters to remain patient and pray for his recovery. He thanked both speakers and other legislators for visiting him at his residence. Earlier, Oburu had also dismissed online rumors about his health status.