Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has marked his birthday on October 15 while mourning the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
In a message shared on Thursday, Oburu described the coincidence as a deeply personal moment, saying the shared date reinforced the bond between the two brothers despite Raila’s death.
“As I mark the anniversary of my birth, I carry your spirit within mine bound by a shared journey that transcends time, and an eternal connection that death has no power to break,” he wrote.
Oburu also expressed gratitude to family members, hospital staff and colleagues in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) for organising a surprise to mark his birthday.
He thanked his spouses, Dr Ann Oburu and Judith Oburu, for their support, as well as staff at Nairobi Hospital for their professionalism and kindness.
The senator also acknowledged the ODM fraternity, represented at the occasion by trustee Elder Joshua Kawino, alongside his domestic staff and the team at Pawaa Centre. His statement comes amid circulating reports claiming that he had died.
Leaders Pen Down Birthday Messages to Oburu
Oburu’s son, Jaoko Oburu, also celebrated his father’s birthday with a message appreciating his role in shaping his life through love, mentorship and integrity.
Jaoko wished the veteran politician good health, renewed strength and many more years, expressing his family’s love and admiration for him.
“Happy Birthday, Dad. Thank you for the endless love, mentorship, and example of integrity that guide me every day. May God bless you with good health, strength, and many more joyful years. We love and honour you,” he wrote.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi also wished Oburu Oginga a happy birthday, while sending him messages of support and wishing him a quick recovery.
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Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris also celebrated Oburu Oginga on his birthday, praising his wisdom, resilience and decades of service to the country.
“Happy Birthday, Hon. Dr. Oburu Oginga! As we celebrate another year of your life, we honour your wisdom, resilience and decades of dedicated service to our nation. May the Almighty God grant you good health, strength, peace and many more blessed years ahead,” she wrote.
Political Figure Oketch Salah also wished Oburu Oginga a happy birthday, praying for his good health, renewed strength and many more years. He praised the veteran politician’s wisdom and service, expressing love and respect as he celebrated his special day.
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Mama Ida Assures Kenyans Oburu Is Alive
Earlier on October 15, Mama Ida Odinga had reassured the public that Oburu was alive but unwell after young people chanted his name during the first anniversary commemoration of Raila Odinga’s death.
She said Oburu had missed the gathering on medical advice, with his doctors recommending that he avoid events that attract large crowds.
“Dr Oburu is not feeling well, but he is not very sick. He is alive, but the doctors have said that he should not come to a loud rally like this,” Ida Odinga explained.
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