Friday, June 12, 2026
- The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has dismissed as fake and
misleading viral social media claims alleging that former Prime Minister Raila
Odinga was poisoned.
In a statement issued on Friday, June 12th, the
DCI flagged a post claiming Raila was poisoned using botulinum toxin by an
Indian doctor allegedly paid Ksh300 million to carry out the act.
The agency categorically rejected the allegations, urging
the public not to fall victim to fabricated narratives.
The viral post suggested the doctor had confessed to
administering the deadly neurotoxin, which blocks nerve signals to muscles and
can cause paralysis.
The DCI stressed that the information was entirely false and
part of a growing trend of misinformation targeting political leaders.
Raila Odinga passed away on October 15th, 2025,
while taking a morning walk in Kerala, India.
He was rushed to Devamatha Hospital in Koothattukulam but
was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Doctors reported cardiac arrest as the immediate cause, with
verified reports later confirming underlying conditions including diabetes,
hypertension and a recent stroke.
President William Ruto had personally facilitated Raila’s
travel to India for treatment following consultations with his family.
Since his burial on October 19th, 2025,
speculation has persisted online about the circumstances of his death.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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