Blogger Maverick Aoko's claim that
Dr. Oburu Oginga was dead spread fast across Kenyan social media, prompting
swift denials from his office, which called it malicious fake news. The
statement confirmed he is well, safe, and in good spirits after a brief
illness, resting per doctors' advice while staying engaged in party matters and
preparing remarks for the Raila Odinga mausoleum handover in Siaya County on
October 7.
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga visited him and
shared that he is recovering steadily in high spirits, while family member
Jaoko Oburu Odinga thanked supporters for their prayers. The secretariat urged
relying on official channels and warned of legal action against misinformation
spreaders.