Raila’s silence rekindles Africa’s curse of hidden illnesses

Raila Odinga’s absence fuels rumours, exposing Africa’s deep culture of secrecy around leaders’ health. Why can’t they just tell the truth?..

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Speculation surrounding Raila Odinga's health has rekindled concerns about the lack of transparency regarding African political leaders' illnesses, a recurring "curse of hidden illnesses" on the continent.

Raila Odinga's current health status is disputed, with official sources claiming he is well, while rumors suggest hospitalization abroad.
ODM, Raila's party, denied rumors, accusing opponents like Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka of spreading fake news, including AI-generated images.
The article cites similar historical instances of secrecy surrounding the health of leaders such as Nigeria's Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, Zambia's Michael Sata, and Tanzania's John Magufuli, who all died after periods of unexplained absence and official denials.

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