National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, led a delegation of legislators in visiting Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Leader Oburu Oginga at his Nairobi home, where he was recuperating after being discharged from hospital.
The delegation visited the Siaya Senator to check on his recovery following an illness that had temporarily kept him away from active parliamentary and political engagements.
Wetang’ula said they were encouraged by Oburu’s progress and wished him a speedy and full recovery. He urged the ODM leader to prioritise his health and avoid returning to political activities before fully recovering.
“Prioritise your health and avoid rushing back into political engagements before making a full recovery,” Wetang’ula advised, as he commended Oburu for his courage and determination in confronting his medical challenges.
In response, Oburu thanked the two Speakers and the legislators for taking time to visit him, saying their gesture had deeply touched him.
“I have no words to explain my feelings after the Speakers of both Houses and fellow legislators created time to come and check on me,” he said.
The ODM leader entertained his visitors with his trademark humour and jokes, while assuring them that he was determined to return to active politics despite the temporary setback caused by his illness.
He also addressed reports circulating on social media during his hospitalisation that had falsely declared him dead, saying the reports had strengthened his determination to overcome his medical challenges.
“Those who wrote me off while I was in hospital by declaring me dead only made me stronger and more determined to fight my sickness. Here I am, recovering and growing stronger by the day,” he said.
Oburu added that although his illness had slowed down his political activities, he was confident of returning to the political arena soon. “The sickness slowed my political activities. Very soon, I will be back, roaring in the best way I know how,” he said.
He further expressed his desire to resume parliamentary debates and political engagements, urging his supporters to remain patient and continue praying for his recovery.
“I miss being on the floor of the House debating and roaring in the political arena. I urge my supporters to pray for me and be patient because soon I will be back,” he added.
On his part, Kingi said the Senate fraternity missed Oburu’s contributions to parliamentary proceedings, debates and national political discourse.
“As the Senate, we miss your contributions to proceedings and debates, as well as your guidance in national politics. We pray that you get better and resume your political duties as soon as possible,” Kingi said.
The delegation included Senate Chief Whip David Wakoli, Senate Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo, William Kisang and Daniel Maanzo.
Other legislators accompanying Wetang’ula included National Assembly Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo, Parliamentary Commissioner Mishi Mboko and Eve Obara.
Oburu’s hospitalisation had attracted public attention after false reports circulated on social media claiming that the veteran politician had died.
The reports prompted widespread speculation about his health, with political leaders and supporters seeking clarification on his condition.
His subsequent discharge from hospital and appearance at his Nairobi residence marked a positive development in his recovery, as he reassured supporters that he intended to return to parliamentary and political activities.
Oburu, who represents Siaya County in the Senate, remained a central figure in ODM’s leadership and national political discussions.
