Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has dismissed speculation about his death, declaring that he is not dying and still has a mission to accomplish.
Speaking on Thursday, November 12, 2026, the ODM leader addressed the rumours that have been circulating online about his health, saying he was alive, well, and still active in politics.
"I am not dying. I still have a mission to accomplish," Oburu said, putting to rest the claims that had caused panic among his supporters.
The rumours had spread on social media in recent days, with some posts falsely claiming that the veteran politician had passed away. The posts sparked confusion and concern in Siaya and across the country, with many Kenyans asking for clarification.
Oburu, who is the elder brother of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, said he was surprised by the rumours and urged Kenyans to stop spreading fake news about people's health and death.
He said he remains committed to serving the people of Siaya and to continuing the work of the ODM party, which he has led since Raila's death.
Oburu took over as ODM leader at a difficult time, when the party was mourning Raila and trying to find its footing ahead of the 2027 general election. He has been touring the country to unite the party, calm tensions, and assure supporters that ODM is still strong.
But his leadership has also come with pressure. ODM has been divided over whether to work with President William Ruto's government, whether to join the opposition, and who should be its presidential candidate in 2027.
Oburu has maintained that ODM will remain united and will make its decisions collectively.
For now, his message is clear: he is alive, he is not going anywhere, and he still has work to do.
Kenyans online have welcomed his statement, with many wishing him good health and long life, and warning those spreading death rumours to stop.
"Long live Oburu. Stop killing people online," one user wrote.
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