In true Kenyan style, social media recently exploded with claims that former Ramogi Radio presenter and current Homa Bay County Chief of Staff, Charles Odhiambo, had been attacked by goons and left in a critical condition.
If you believed those wild rumors, you’d be in for a shock—because, according to Odhiambo himself, he’s alive, well, and chilling at Yaya Centre, attending to his car.
“I don’t know where these rumours are coming from,” he laughed during a Ramogi TV phone interview. “But I can confirm to you that I am fine. In fact, if you doubt, you can come and confirm for yourself.”
That’s right—no hospital bed, no bandages, not even a scratch. Just a man, his car, and a whole lot of political drama.
The Mystery of the ‘Facial Injuries’
Asked about reports that he had suffered facial injuries, Odhiambo cheekily responded with a rhetorical question, dodging the claims like a seasoned politician dodges hard questions.
But he had a pretty good idea where all this chaos was coming from.
“Someone spoke to me and told me to expect such claims because I have become a politician. Politics is not easy,” he said, sounding more amused than worried.
Political Propaganda at Play?
Odhiambo suggested that the attack rumors were the work of individuals who felt threatened by his rising influence.
“In politics, once I realize you are smarter than me, I have to look for a way to insult you. That’s politics. I understand the game.”
Basically, he’s calling out the classic Kenyan political strategy—if you can’t beat them, cook up a juicy scandal.
But he made it clear that he’s not losing sleep over the smear campaign.
“The moment you choose this path, you must develop a thick skin. I am not new to this, and I will not be shaken by propaganda.”
Governor Gladys Wanga Weighs In – ‘Na Muache Propaganda!’
Even Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga couldn’t resist chiming in on the controversy. Speaking from New York, where she was attending the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), she sent a sharp message to the critics.
“Chilly morning here in New York as we wind our week-long meetings at CSW. Na muache propaganda. Fortunately, I’m battle-hardened, focused, and undeterred. Blessed week ahead!”
Basically—she’s too busy for nonsense.
Kenyans Want More Proof!
Despite Odhiambo’s reassurances, some Kenyans online still aren’t convinced.
One Twitter user suggested: “If he’s truly okay, let him appear on TV, not just make a phone call!”
Another joked, “Hii politics ya Kenya inafaa kuwa Netflix series.”
For now, Charles Odhiambo is enjoying the free publicity, while the rest of Kenya debates whether this was a real-life political takedown or just another Twitter-fueled drama.
Either way, the message is clear—”na muache propaganda!”
