How Kenyans have reacted to Raila Odinga's admission at Nairobi Hospital

Dorothy Michieka 15:42 - 10 March 2021

ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga afetr a successful surgery

Quick recovery

ODM party leader Raila Odinga was on Tuesday checked into the Nairobi Hospital after complaining of fatigue and general body aches.

The former Prime Minister's spokesperson, Dennis Onyango confirm that he was taken through a number of tests, among them a liver test and doctors are yet to give a diagnosis for his symptoms.

Many politicians took to social media to react to Mr. Odinga condition, some sending messages of quick recovery to the man that has shaped Kenyan politics for many years.

Here's what they said;

I wish Baba @RailaOdinga a very quick recovery. We need the former PM back to his energetic self to continue with the journey of making our nation and our young democracy stronger. My prayers and best wishes to him. pic.twitter.com/jRmKNEZ9Ij
— KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H (@kipmurkomen) March 10, 2021

Forner PM @RailaOdinga ako sawa. It is the Handshake that is Sick. A Luo Nyanza MPs meeting is now loading to write the diagnosis and prescribe appropriate medication as a means to protect it from Harambee House Prefects bacterial infection.....
— -Dennis Itumbi, CBS (@OleItumbi) March 10, 2021

Rt Hon @RailaOdinga, take it easy. To be indisposed can happen to anyone. I wish u a very quick recovery pic.twitter.com/8iG9bI9ldO
— Dr Boni Khalwale, CBS (@DrBKhalwale) March 10, 2021

Quick recovery @RailaOdinga pic.twitter.com/vikTdB1Scz
— Hon Millicent Omanga (@MillicentOmanga) March 10, 2021

SPEEDY RECOVERY BABA... pic.twitter.com/8QRfgSM2cA
— Ahmednasir Abdullahi SC (@ahmednasirlaw) March 10, 2021

However, former senior adviser, Miguna Miguna did not have kind words for his former boss terming him as “The People's Conman, Legendary Coward and Betrayer”.

The People's Conman, Legendary Coward and Betrayer @RailaOdinga has joined @MikeSonko at The Nairobi Hospital following Despot Uhuru Kenyatta's kick in the crotch. I feel wonderful to be vindicated over and over again. #BBIFraud is Dead. Long Live Kenyan Patriots! #RejectBBI
— Dr. Miguna Miguna (@MigunaMiguna) March 9, 2021

With reports indicating that the former PM has been placed in isolation, many Kenyans came out to wish the ODM party leader a quick recovery.

To Baba @RailaOdinga Kenyan Doyen of Opposition politics. You who has exceeded The Legendary Cats nine Lives, GET WELL SOON. Kenya would be boring without you. We Hustlers Salute you Sir💪💪
— Josephine Kuluo(JoJo) (@KuluoJosephine) March 10, 2021

I wish our King @RailaOdinga
a very quick recovery. We need the PM to come back and champion for BBI . My prayers and best wishes to him #RailaOdinga #NaiirobiHospital pic.twitter.com/EgczmNYh0H
— Hon.Alfred Yambo, HSC. MP (@alfredyambo) March 10, 2021

When Baba is unwell,we are unwell. Until Baba speaks to us in person,we'll not settle. Family updates and statements don't cut it where Baba is involved.

Get well soon Jakom @RailaOdinga.
— Bonface 🇰🇪 (@ArebaHSC) March 10, 2021

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