Raila speaks out on his health

ODM party leader Raila Odinga has spoken about his health after news of his being admitted.

In a statement via Twitter, Raila said he is "feeling much better now and following doctors orders".

He thanked Kenyans for their messages of goodwill.

Wakenya wenzangu,

Thank you for the overwhelming messages of goodwill.

I’m feeling much much better now and following doctors orders.

Asanteni!

— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) March 10, 2021

Earlier on Wednesday, Raila's neurosurgeon David Oluoch-OLunya had released a statement saying the party leader was in good spirits and will address Kenyans.

In a medical report on, Oluoch said that Raila walked in for routine medical tests on March 9 at the Nairobi Hoseesdapital after feeling fatigued.

"He has had a rigorous campaign and needed to have some check ups. This was carried out successfully," Oluoch-OLunya said.

Oluoch-OLunya said Raila is still undergoing some further investigations with a team of doctors and has been advised to take a rest.

"We are continuing to monitor his condition and no doubt he will be able to address the country in due course," he added.