This archive report was first published on 10 July 2019.
On June 27, Governor Cyprian Awiti fell ill after launching the distribution of Sh100m from the county bursary fund at Orero Boys Secondary school in Rangwe sub county.
Since then, there have been numerous rumors circulating on public platforms in Homabay, including claims that some county officials were allegedly responsible for the governor's frequent hospitalization and were now celebrating his absence from office.
However, members of the Homabay County Assembly have come out to urge the public to stop speculating about the governor's health and instead pray for his recovery.
According to Jeff Were, MCA of Kakelo Kokwanyo, 'It is true that the Governor is sick but this should not be a cause for alarm. Let leaders and residents be calm and stop spreading any rumors on the Governor's health.'
Ms Joan Ogada, MCA of Kajwach, added, 'Let us avoid speculations because all we need is prayer so that the Governor can regain his good health.'
Awiti is currently receiving treatment at Nairobi Hospital.
