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ODM party leader and Siaya senator Oburu Oginga received a standing ovation from his colleagues in the Senate on Thursday, November 12, 2026, marking his first appearance in the chamber after spending several weeks receiving medical treatment.
The Senate speaker welcomed Oburu back during the sitting, telling members, "Welcome back, Senator Oburu Oginga and the ODM party leader. We are glad that you have recovered. And as you can already see, the senators are very excited. Welcome back, and wishing you much quicker recovery."
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The senator had been away from parliament for an extended period following a serious health setback. He initially received treatment at a hospital in the United Kingdom before returning to Kenya, where he was later readmitted to Nairobi West Hospital.
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He spent further weeks there before eventually being discharged to recuperate at home ahead of his return to the Senate.
