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HomeDaily NewsSunday, October 5, 2025Parties Refute Claims Regarding Raila Odinga's Health - October 2025
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Parties Refute Claims Regarding Raila Odinga's Health - October 2025

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's secretariat strongly refuted claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua regarding Mr. Odinga's health, labeling them as "false, malicious, and politically motivated." The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) made similar denials, asserting that Odinga is in good health. It was confirmed that Odinga is in the United Kingdom actively performing his duties. Separately, the Wiper Democratic Movement strongly refuted claims by the ODM that its leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, was responsible for spreading misinformation about Odinga's health. Wiper accused ODM of engaging in "political theatre" and attempting to divert attention from internal issues.

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Raila Odinga's health: secretariat denies illness, blames Gachagua for false claims

Raila Odinga's health: secretariat denies illness, blames Gachagua for false claims

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's secretariat has strongly refuted claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua regarding Odinga's health, labeling them as "false, malicious, and politically motivated." The secretariat confirmed Odinga is in good health and actively performing his duties in the United Kingdom.

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Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's secretariat has strongly refuted claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua regarding Odinga's health, labeling them as "false, malicious, and politically motivated." The secretariat confirmed Odinga is in good health and actively performing his duties in the United Kingdom.

  • Dennis Onyango, Odinga's spokesman, stated that Odinga "continues to discharge his duties without any hindrance."
  • The secretariat attributes the health rumors to a political faction led by Gachagua, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and former Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa, accusing them of deploying bloggers and AI-generated images.
  • Gachagua recently accused Odinga of manipulating political alliances to exploit the Kenya Kwanza government financially, alleging that Odinga created two factions to support and criticize the government simultaneously.
Sunday 9:19 AMStandard Politics

Raila Odinga's health: ODM denies illness, blames Gachagua for false claims

Raila Odinga's health: ODM denies illness, blames Gachagua for false claims

The secretariat of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has strongly denied claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua regarding Odinga's health, labeling them as false and politically motivated. ODM asserts that Odinga is in good health and is currently in the United Kingdom discharging his duties.

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The secretariat of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has strongly denied claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua regarding Odinga's health, labeling them as false and politically motivated. ODM asserts that Odinga is in good health and is currently in the United Kingdom discharging his duties.

  • Odinga's spokesman, Dennis Onyango, confirmed Odinga is in good health and continues to perform duties in the United Kingdom.
  • The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) attributes the rumors to a political faction led by Gachagua, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and former Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa, accusing them of deploying bloggers and AI-generated images.
  • Gachagua recently accused Odinga of manipulating political alliances to exploit the Kenya Kwanza government financially, a claim Onyango dismissed as an attempt to cause anxiety and distract from national issues.
Sunday 2:11 PMStandard Politics

Wiper dismisses ODM claims on Raila's health

Wiper dismisses ODM claims on Raila's health

The Wiper Democratic Movement has strongly refuted claims by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) that its leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, was responsible for spreading misinformation about Raila Odinga's health. Wiper accused ODM of engaging in "political theatre" and attempting to divert attention from internal issues.

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Key Highlights

The Wiper Democratic Movement has strongly refuted claims by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) that its leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, was responsible for spreading misinformation about Raila Odinga's health. Wiper accused ODM of engaging in "political theatre" and attempting to divert attention from internal issues.

  • Wiper Secretary General, Senator Shakila Aballa, dismissed any suggestion that Kalonzo Musyoka wishes harm on Raila Odinga as "malicious, reckless, and utterly false."
  • Wiper criticized ODM's alliance with President William Ruto's administration, accusing it of betraying Kenyans, particularly during recent protests where young lives were lost.
  • The party attributed Raila Odinga's unsuccessful bid for the African Union Commission chairmanship to diplomatic failures by the then-ruling government, not Musyoka's actions.
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