This archive report was first published on 13 July 2020.
On Sunday evening, Raila Odinga quietly returned to Kenya after a three-week medical stay in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he underwent a minor surgery.
According to multiple sources close to the leader, Mr. Odinga arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) aboard the luxurious Constellation Aviation Airline Airbus A318-112(CJ) Elite A6-CAS, MS4211, at 9:49 PM.
Interestingly, the jet was initially scheduled for a trip to Zambia but was diverted to Nairobi, according to multiple aircraft tracking sites.
Mr. Odinga's return was accompanied by ODM deputy party leader and Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho, minority whip Junet Mohamed, and Mombasa County Assembly Speaker Ibrahim Khatri, who had left the country aboard the same jet for Dubai on Thursday.
"Mr. Odinga was admitted to a German hospital in Dubai. Jakom (Raila) is out of the country for a minor surgical operation on his back. It is not a serious health issue, but just a minor one. So, he’s okay,” his brother, Dr. Oburu Oginga, earlier told the Nation.
The Airbus A318 private jet, which boasts mahogany interiors, an entourage lounge, VIP dining and lounge area, a private office, and a VIP bedroom, is operated by Constellation Aviation Airline, based in the United Arab Emirates.
Published on July 13, 2020
