"I Have Spoken to BABA" - DP KINDIKI reassures Kenyans on RAILA ODINGA’s health and condemns those spreading ill wishes

Monday, October 13, 2025 - Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed speculation surrounding ODM leader, Raila Odinga’s health, assuring Kenyans that the veteran politician is safe, healthy and resting.

Speaking during a public gathering in Siaya County on Monday, October 13^th, 2025, Kindiki revealed, “I have spoken to Baba,” confirming that he had personally contacted Odinga before attending the event.

“In the hearing of Governor James Orengo and Oburu Odinga, I spoke to Raila.”

“He is well and resting,” Kindiki said, condemning those spreading ill wishes.

“Mimi nimeona kuna watu wameanza kutakia maovu wengine. Kwanza, kabla sijafika hapa, nimeomba ruhusa Mheshimiwa Prime Minister Raila Odinga anajua niko hapa.”

“Nimezungumza na yeye, vile Governor Orengo amesema, in the hearing of Governor James Orengo, in the hearing of Oburu Odinga,” Kindiki said.

Kindiki added that Raila had welcomed visitors to Siaya and promised to meet with locals soon.

“Karibuni, anakuja nyumbani kukabiliana na wale,” Kindiki told the crowd.

The Deputy President also took aim at opposition critics, defending the strength of Kenya’s broad-based political alliances.

“Some are trying to undermine the alliance, but they will not succeed,” he said, emphasizing unity ahead of the 2027 elections.

The Kenyan DAILY POST