National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, led a delegation of legislators in visiting recuperating ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga at his Nairobi home.
Oburu is recovering after being discharged from hospital, where he had been receiving treatment. The visit brought together lawmakers from both Houses of Parliament, who wished the Siaya Senator a full and speedy recovery.
Wetang’ula said the delegation was encouraged by Oburu’s progress, urging him to prioritise his health and avoid returning to political engagements before making a complete recovery.
“Prioritise your health and avoid rushing back into political engagements before making a full recovery,” Wetang’ula advised.
He also commended the ODM leader for his courage and determination in confronting his medical challenges.
“I have no words to explain my feelings after the Speakers of both Houses and fellow legislators created time to come and check on me,” he said.
The Siaya Senator entertained his visitors with jokes and his trademark humour, while expressing confidence that he would soon resume active politics.
He also addressed false reports circulated on social media while he was in hospital, which had claimed that he had died.
“Those who wrote me off while I was in hospital by declaring me dead only made me stronger and more determined to fight my sickness. Here I am, recovering and growing stronger by the day,” he said.
Oburu said his illness had temporarily slowed down his political activities but maintained that his return to the political arena was imminent.
“The sickness slowed my political activities. Very soon, I will be back, roaring in the best way I know how,” he said.
He further told supporters to continue praying for him and remain patient as he completes his recovery, saying he missed parliamentary debates and political engagements.
Kingi said the Senate fraternity missed Oburu’s contributions to parliamentary proceedings, debates and national political discourse.
“As the Senate, we miss your contributions to proceedings and debates, as well as your guidance in national politics. We pray that you get better and resume your political duties as soon as possible,” Kingi said.
The visiting delegation included Senate Chief Whip David Wakoli, Senate Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo, William Kisang and Daniel Maanzo.
Other legislators included National Assembly Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo, Parliamentary Commissioner Mishi Mboko and Eve Obara.
Oburu thanked the delegation for its support as he continues his recovery.
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