DP Kindiki calls out opposition for politicising Raila's health
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has criticised opposition leaders for what he termed "cheap politics" over the health of ODM leader Raila Odinga...
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has criticized opposition figures for politicizing the health of ODM leader Raila Odinga, confirming that Odinga is "safe and healthy." These remarks were made in Alego Usonga, Siaya County, amidst social media speculation about Odinga's well-being.
- DP Kindiki stated that Odinga is "safe and healthy" and that wishing him ill is "un-African."
- Kindiki made these comments during a resource mobilization event hosted by Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga.
- Royal Media Services Chairman SK Macharia also confirmed he spoke with Odinga and that he is in "excellent health" and will return soon.
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