Kindiki: I have spoken to Raila, he’s safe and healthy

Caption:Deputy President Kithure Kindiki speaking at a public gathering in Siaya County on Monday, October 13, 2025.VIDEO/K24TV

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reassured the public that ODM Party leader Raila Odinga is safe, healthy, and resting, dismissing recent rumours that had circulated during the veteran leader’s brief absence from public life.

Speaking at a public gathering in Siaya County on Monday, October 13, 2025, Kindiki confirmed that he had personally spoken with Odinga, reassuring the crowd of his well-being.

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“Mimi nimeona kuna watu wameanza kutakia maovu wengine. Kwanza, kabla sijafika hapa, nimeomba ruhusa Mheshimiwa Prime Minister Raila Odinga anajua niko hapa. Nimezungumza na yeye, vile Governor Orengo amesema, in the hearing of Governor James Orengo, in the hearing of Oburu Odinga,” Kindiki said.

He condemned those spreading ill wishes toward Raila, saying it goes against African traditions to wish anyone harm, even one’s worst enemy.

“Mweshimiwa Raila Odinga is safe and healthy. I’ve spoken to him. Those who are wishing him ill are not good people,” he added.

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Kindiki assured the crowd that Raila was resting comfortably and had extended a warm welcome to them while visiting in Siaya.

“Nataka niwaakikishie ako salama. Mimeongea nayeye anapumzika na amesema tumekaribishwa hapa. Na amesema hivi: karibuni anakuja nyumbani kukabiliana na wale,” he said, which translates to: “I want to assure you he is safe. I have spoken to him; he is resting and has welcomed us here. He also said he will soon come home to meet with everyone.”

The Deputy President also took a clear jab at opposition forces, emphasising the strength of Kenya’s inclusive political alliances, noting they are no match for them and will defeat them come 2027.

“I see some people already trying to undermine the broad-based alliance, but they cannot succeed,” he said, stressing that cohesion and collaboration among leaders in the alliance will prevail.

Kindiki further urged Kenyans to respect leaders across the political divide.

“We wish him well, and when he comes back and shakes hands with Ruto, those are our leaders. We respect them,” he said, envisioning the gesture as a symbol of national reconciliation.