This archive report was first published on 1 July 2020.
ODM leader Raila Odinga has been undergoing treatment for a nerve disorder in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), his family has confirmed.
According to his wife Ida Odinga, Raila underwent surgery at a hospital in Dubai last week to treat the condition, which has been affecting one of his legs.
Although the operation was successful, Ida said Raila will need to stay in Dubai for a couple of weeks to ensure he fully recovers.
‘He is in the United Arab Emirates-Dubai based International Hospital run by Germans. He has been successfully treated of a mild nerve disorder affecting one leg and not what has been alleged,’ Ida told The Standard in an interview published on July 1, 2020.
Ida also addressed rumors circulating about Raila's health status, urging people to treat such speculation with contempt.
‘Treat such rumors with utmost contempt and abhorrence. It’s not right to speculate on someone’s health,’ she added.
Raila flew out of the country last week in a chartered flight, accompanied by his daughter Winnie Odinga.
