ODM leader Oburu Oginga has expressed gratitude to Kenyans for their support during his illness, saying he is gradually recovering and hopes to resume public engagements soon. Speaking virtually at Jacaranda Grounds in Nairobi on Saturday during the closing rally of Mwezi wa Baba, Oburu said he had received messages of sympathy and wishes for a quick recovery. He thanked Kenyans for their kind words during his illness.
Oburu revealed that he is taking time to recover but hopes to rejoin political activities soon. He did not disclose the nature of his illness or give a specific date for his return to public engagements. The rally marked the final day of ODM activities held in honour of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who died earlier this month. Oburu took over the party's leadership following Raila's death.
Beyond his health update, Oburu addressed ODM's relationship with President William Ruto's broad-based government, insisting the party was participating in the arrangement deliberately and through established structures. He stated that ODM was pursuing negotiations and would establish a separate coalition team before February next year. This move is crucial as ODM navigates a political transition following the death of its longtime leader.
Oburu's remarks come as ODM faces a significant political shift, with the new party chief expected to play a central role in guiding its next steps. The party is working to prove its political might, particularly in Nairobi, where it held a rally to showcase its strength. This rally was part of Mwezi wa Baba, a series of activities held in honour of Raila Odinga.
The ODM party is currently undergoing a transition period, with Oburu at the helm. He has been engaging with various stakeholders, including those who have been sending messages of support during his illness. Oburu emphasized that he will be back in public soon, engaging in activities that will contribute to the country's development.
As the party prepares for future engagements, Oburu's health update has been well-received by Kenyans, who are eager to see him back in action. His return is expected to boost the party's morale and help it navigate the current political landscape. With a broad-based government in place, ODM's role in the government is being closely watched.
Oburu's participation in the broad-based government has been a subject of discussion, with some questioning the party's strategy. However, Oburu has assured that ODM is participating deliberately and through established structures. He emphasized that the party is working to establish a separate coalition team, which will help it navigate the complex political environment.
Key points
- Oburu Oginga is recovering from an illness and plans to resume public engagements soon.
- ODM is participating in President William Ruto's broad-based government through established structures.
- Oburu aims to establish a separate coalition team for ODM before February next year.
