Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Oburu Oginga has revealed how Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) Secretary-General John Methu maintained contact during his illness despite their long-standing political differences.
Making his first political remarks in the Senate after spending the past few months in and out of hospital, Oburu disclosed that the Nyandarua senator had regularly called and visited him during his illness.“Madam Speaker, I want to mention my friend, SG of DCP party, Senator Methu. He comes to visit me when I'm sick. He calls me when I'm sick. And people here think that we are enemies because of the statements we make up there,” Oburu stated.
The DCP SG had visited Oburu at his Karen residence on September 4, 2026, bringing two goats and two rams as goodwill gifts, the very same period when the DCP Party leader Rigathi Gachagua was on his U.S. trip.
The visit came shortly after Oburu's hospital admission in August, with Methu taking time to check on his health during his recovery.
Oburu explained that although they sometimes exchanged sharp political remarks, Methu remained his friend, adding that their disagreements were strictly about policies affecting Kenyans.
“We make statements regarding policies which are meant to help the people of Kenya. We differ.
