This archive report was first published on 13 July 2020.
On June 22nd, 2020, reports emerged that ODM Party leader Raila Odinga had secretly left the country to seek medical treatment abroad.
However, ODM machinery and Raila's supporters dismissed the reports as fake, stating that he had gone to the Congo to launch a dam. It was later confirmed that Raila had indeed left the country, but not for the reasons initially stated.
As it turned out, Raila had gone to seek treatment for a nerve problem affecting his leg and hips.
Philip Etale, the ODM Communications Director, had earlier stated, 'Ignore the fake news. It is the work of sick people who have run out of ideas. Hon. Raila Odinga is currently in Kinshasa, DRC in his capacity as the AU High Representative for Infrastructure Development in Africa for the virtual Pan African Conference on the Grand Inga Dam.'
However, Raila had quietly returned to Kenya on Sunday evening aboard the luxurious Constellation Aviation Airline Airbus A318-112(CJ) Elite A6-CAS, MS4211.
ODM deputy party leader and Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho, together with minority whip Junet Mohamed, had left the country aboard the same jet for Dubai, where they were expected to accompany the party leader back into the country on Sunday.
The Airbus A318 private jet boasts of mahogany interiors, an entourage lounge, VIP dining and lounge area, a private office, and a VIP bedroom 'designed to make our clients feel right at home during long flights,' the operator said of the aircraft on its website.
At Nyakundi Report, we wish Raila Odinga a quick recovery.
