Governor ORENGO addresses speculation on ODM leader, RAILA ODINGA's health – “I know He Is Well”

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - Siaya Governor, James Orengo, has firmly dismissed rumors surrounding the health of ODM leader, Raila Odinga.

Speaking during a televised interview on Wednesday, October 8^th, 2025, Orengo assured Kenyans that the former Prime Minister is in good condition.

“Raila is well. I know he is well,” Orengo stated.

“Unlike many political leaders, Raila talks openly; when he is admitted to the hospital, it is a matter of public knowledge.”

“Leave alone these guesses that people are making.”

His remarks come in the wake of an October 5^th statement by ODM, which accused opposition factions of spreading false claims about Raila’s health, including unverified reports that he had traveled to Europe for medical treatment.

The party labeled the rumors as politically motivated propaganda aimed at destabilizing ODM’s leadership.

Echoing Orengo’s sentiments, Mama Ida Odinga also addressed the issue during a public event in Nyanza on Tuesday, October 7^th.

She reassured the public that Raila is in good health and questioned the credibility of those spreading the rumors.

“Someone who is not staying with him knows that Raila is sick, yet I don’t know?” she remarked.

ODM Communications Director, Philip Etale, further confirmed Raila’s wellbeing, stating he had spoken to him directly.

“He is jovial and happy,” Etale said.

“He has sent me to convey his greetings to all of you and says he will be back in a few days.”

The Kenyan DAILY POST