ODM Director of Communication Philip Etale has assured that the party leader, Oburu Oginga, is in good health following public questions over his whereabouts.
Etale said concerns raised about the leader’s location underscored his political importance and public profile, adding that he is fine and is expected to make a public appearance on Saturday at the alma mater of his late father.
In his remarks, Etale sought to dispel speculation while highlighting the leader’s continued visibility in public discourse.
“I want to assure you, the party leader is very okay, he's fine, and you know when people start questioning about the whereabouts of somebody, that tells you how important that person is, isn't it? So, we take pride in that, we are very happy that our party leader continues to attract news, he's becoming one source of news that everyone wants to look up to, and we want to assure you that he is very okay, and tomorrow we'll be seeing him somewhere in the alma mater of his late father speaking and roaring," he said.
He did not provide further details on the leader’s recent activities but maintained that he remains in good health and will be seen in public engagement as planned.
ODM member Kasmuel McOure had also sought to calm speculation around the whereabouts of Senator Oburu Oginga, saying the veteran politician is in good condition and that he had personally spoken to him earlier in the day.
Speaking during a youth press briefing at Chungwa House in Nairobi, Kasmuel dismissed claims circulating online following Oburu’s recent absence from public political engagements.
“We know that Oburu is well. We have spoken with him this morning. We know that he has the best interest for us,” he said.
During the briefing, Kasmuel also criticised individuals he accused of attacking ODM leaders, including Oburu and ODM national chairperson Gladys Wanga, saying such conduct should stop.
“As a party, we will not walk with tribalists,” he said. “Just recently, they were calling our party leader a coward. The constant attacks on the person and leadership of our national chairperson, Gladys Wanga, must stop.”
He further said ODM youth members had launched a nationwide mobilisation drive aimed at strengthening the party ahead of future political realignments and the 2027 General Election, adding that the campaign would begin in Nairobi before expanding across the country.
The latest remarks come amid increased ODM grassroots mobilisation activities and continued public interest in the movements and engagements of senior party figures.
