Defiant ODM leader, OBURU OGINGA, addresses speculation over his health - “Anybody who thinks I’m about to die is mistaken”

Sunday, December 28, 2025 - Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader and Siaya Senator, Dr. Oburu Oginga, has dismissed speculation about his health, vowing to remain firm at the helm of the party.

Speaking on Saturday, December 27^th, in Suna East, Migori County, Oburu declared that those anticipating his imminent departure are misguided.

He drew a comparison with United States President Donald Trump, noting that they are age mates.

“I am not going to be shaken; I will sit squarely in that seat of the ODM party leader.”

“Anybody who thinks that Oburu Oginga is about to die soon is seriously mistaken.”

“I am the same age as Donald Trump of America. Trump is 82 years old, like me,” he said.

Oburu emphasized that ODM will continue supporting the broad-based Government arrangement initiated by Raila Odinga, stressing that the party will not return to the opposition.

“This broad-based arrangement in which Raila left us is the best. We are going to move forward and ensure that by 2027, our people remain in Government,” he added.

His remarks follow weeks of speculation about his wellness after he traveled abroad in November for what his family described as a short break following the funeral of his brother, Raila Odinga, and the ODM@20 celebrations in Mombasa.

He returned after the passing of his sister, Beryl Achieng Odinga.

Oburu assumed ODM’s leadership after Raila’s death on October 15^th and was confirmed by the National Governing Council on November 13^th.

The Kenyan DAILY POST