This archive report was first published on 1 July 2020.
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has attributed his speedy recovery to the numerous goodwill messages he received from Kenyans after undergoing minor back surgery in Dubai last week.
According to his daughter Winnie Odinga, Raila is in good spirits and has shared a video on Twitter showing him dressed in shorts, feeling strong and rejuvenated.
‘I want to thank all my friends, supporters, and all youth who have sent me messages of goodwill. It has been amazing and wonderful. It makes you recover so fast,’ Raila said in a video message.
He also expressed gratitude to his supporters on Twitter, saying, ‘I’m feeling great and let me thank everyone who sent me messages of goodwill. Asante, Asante, Asante Sana.’
It appears the video was intended to downplay the fears and rumors circulating online that Raila was critically ill.
His wife Ida Odinga had earlier revealed that the rumors had affected the family, describing them as outrageous. She also stated that Raila may remain in Dubai for some time to heal before returning to the country.
