Jaoko Oburu Breaks Silence on Rumours Surrounding His Father

Jaoko Oburu has criticised social media commentator Maverick Aoko after she claimed that a youth leader linked to his father, Oburu Odinga, had died.

Aoko made the claim in a social media post published on Tuesday evening, October 6, stating: “OBURU ODINGA YOUTH LEADER IS DEAD.”

The post quickly drew a response from Jaoko, who appeared to question the decision to publish the claim.

“This is very careless of you Maverick Aoko,” Jaoko said.

His response comes amid growing attention around reports concerning his father, Oburu Odinga.

Jaoko did not provide further details about the claims or identify the youth leader mentioned in Aoko’s post.

Oburu Odinga Reportedly Alive and Recovering

Journalist and social media user Abuga Makori has dismissed reports claiming that Oburu Odinga had died, saying the former Siaya senator is alive and recovering at Nairobi Hospital.

In a post published on Tuesday, October 6, Makori said he had spoken to one of Oburu’s close friends, who told him that the veteran politician was taking a walk within the hospital as he awaited discharge.

Makori said Oburu was expected to leave the hospital either on Wednesday or Thursday.

“I can tell you with a lot of confidence that Youth Leader Dr. Oburu Oginga is ALIVE and very strong,” Makori said.

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Oburu Expected to Join Odinga Family Event

Makori further claimed that Oburu was expected to make his first public appearance after leaving hospital by joining the Odinga family and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) for an event celebrating the legacy of the late Raila Odinga.

“His first appearance after hospital (expected to leave tomorrow or Thursday), will be joining Raila Odinga family for the event,” he said.

He also claimed that Oburu was having dinner at Nairobi Hospital at the time of his post.

“For now, I can confidently tell you he is taking dinner at Nairobi Hospital.”

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Makori Urges Kenyans to Ignore Death Reports

Makori urged Kenyans to disregard reports suggesting that Oburu had died, accusing some social media users of spreading false information about his health.

“Kenyans must ignore the useless propaganda from some trolls who are making jokes of Dr. Oburu Oginga’s health,” he said.

He added: “Dr. Oburu Oginga is quite strong and has recovered. Stop killing him!”

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Oburu Odinga and his younger brother Raila Odinga
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