Raila Odinga’s whereabouts have been the subject of online speculation, with his health status becoming a topic of debate. Raila Odinga was seen at a King’s College Hospital branch. Amid the speculation, keen-eyed Kenyans spotted a resurfaced photo of the ODM party leader in the United Arab Emirates. The ODM party accused members of the opposition of spreading misinformation concerning Raila’s health status, while noting that he had not flown to Europe, as suggested. “He is not indisposed,” the party asserted. Is Raila Odinga unwell? However, the statement did not ease the curiosity of Kenyans, who observed that Raila had been out of the public eye for a couple of weeks.
On Sunday, October 5, a photo of the former prime minister, a diehard Arsenal supporter, watching the game against West Ham, resurfaced. The image showed Raila next to the Awendo legislator, Walter Owino, both smiling. However, numerous Kenyans noticed that in the background, there was a sign indicating the image might have been captured at King’s College Hospital. The Arabic writing further narrowed it down to the facility’s branches in the United Arab Emirates. TUKO.co.ke established that the hospital has branches in Dubai, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Luxury features of King’s College Hospital King’s College Hospital in Dubai. These are all linked to the renowned King’s College Hospital in the UK, a medical institution founded in Holborn, London, in 1840. Due to this partnership, the hospitals in the Middle East follow the clinical standards, procedures, and practices set by their UK counterpart.
The hospitals offer a wide range of services, including aviation medicine, cardiology, dentistry, DNA testing, gynaecology, health checkups, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, and weight loss, among others. The Dubai branch boasts a 100-bed multispecialty hospital featuring modern, minimally invasive technology and equipment preferred by international patients. Most of the doctors at King’s are certified by UK, US, or European boards, and many of the speciality clinics are led by seasoned medical professionals from the UK. For international patients, the hospital offers an executive health check package for men under 40, priced at KSh 130,000. The hospital provides exclusive maternity rooms with added comfort and personalised services at an additional fee. These suites offer individualised care from a dedicated maternity nurse, with the option of midwife support when needed. Patients benefit from amenities such as a private bathroom with toiletries, a fridge, and a dining menu. Family members can stay comfortably with an extra bed, enjoy continuous refreshments, and use facilities like a full-length mirror and a separate guest area.
By William Osoro
