This archive report was first published on 26 December 2019.
December 26, 2019, marked a significant day for Kenyans as news broke out that Rosemary Odinga, daughter of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, had regained her sight after two years of blindness.
Speaking at St Peter's ACK church in Bondo, Siaya County, Rosemary shared her emotional journey, recalling the darkest moments of her life when she felt alone and had to rely on sounds and movements to navigate her surroundings.
'I felt alone and had to quickly learn to use sounds and movements of people to tell who was around me. Those were the most trying moments of my life,' she said.
Despite the challenges, Rosemary expressed gratitude to her supporters and the congregation, saying, 'People would see me and think I was able to see because my eyes were 'wide open'. I am grateful for your prayers and support during those difficult times.'
Her father, Raila Odinga, also shared the family's ordeal, revealing that they had nearly given up after visiting many hospitals in vain. However, a doctor in India used herbal medicine to help Rosemary regain her sight.
'We got to appoint where we nearly gave up as a family after unsuccessfully visiting many hospitals... she was finally healed in India,' Raila Odinga said.
He also revealed that doctors in South Africa had given up on Rosemary's case, saying she would never regain her sight. However, a friend introduced them to a doctor in India who changed their fortunes.
'Doctors in South Africa said she will never regain her sight. However, a friend introduced us to a doctor in India who used herbal medicine to help her recover,' Raila Odinga stated.
