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Philip Etale

Also known as: Orange Democratic Movement Director of Communications Philip Etale · Mr Etale

Orange Democratic Movement Director of Communications who addresses party matters to media outlets.

2026-05-082026-09-11

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    Details revealed by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party communications Director Philip Etale yesterday disclosed that Oburu, who is also the Siaya Senator, left the country for treatment in the United Kingdom.

    Oburu in London for medical check-up
  3. Citizen Digital

    ODM Director of Communications Philip Etale had earlier also confirmed Oburu's latest trip, saying the party leader was in the UK for a routine check-up and was "doing fine," adding that he is expected back in Kenya on Saturday.

    Oburu confirms UK medical trip, says ODM can run without him
  4. Citizen Digital

    ODM Director of Communications Philip Etale confirmed that Mr Oginga is abroad for a check-up but insisted that he is in good spirits.

    Oburu Oginga flies to the UK for medical check-up - ODM
  5. The Standard

    ODM Director of Communications Philip Etale confirmed on Thursday, September 10, that the Siaya senator was in the UK for the check-up and said he was well.

    Oburu Oginga flies to UK for routine medical check-up
  6. July 2026
  7. The Standard

    Among those who paid tribute was Orange Democratic Movement Director of Communications Philip Etale, who wrote on social media: "Rest in peace, Mheshimiwa Abubakar Zein.

    Former EALA MP Zein, reforms crusader and fine artist takes a bow
  8. June 2026
  9. The Standard

    Speaking on Spice FM on Wednesday, June 24, ODM Director of Communications Philip Etale and political analyst Abbie Zuena joined a broadening chorus of voices defending citizens' constitutional right to assemble on Thursday, June 25 when thousands of young Kenyans are expected to

    Activists accuse state of intimidation ahead of Gen Z protests
  10. The Standard

    The decision by embattled ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna to skip the party’s disciplinary tribunal and send his lawyers instead may have sealed his fate, according to the party’s Director of Communication, Philip Etale.

    How Sifuna's tribunal snub may have shaped his ouster
  11. May 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    ODM Director of Communications Philip Etale had also sought to calm public concern earlier in the day, saying the party leader was “very okay.” “When people start questioning about the whereabouts of somebody, that tells you how important that person is.

    'I’m not sick, I’m not abducted': Oburu addresses public concern over absence
  13. Citizen Digital

    The clarification followed a prior statement by ODM Director of Communications Philip Etale who also sought to allay public concern over Oburu’s whereabouts following days of absence from public engagements.

    Oburu resurfaces, breaks silence after absence sparks speculation
  14. Capital News

    ODM Communications Director Philip Etale dismissed the reports as false and politically motivated.

    Oburu Resurfaces, Dismisses Rumours Amid Health Speculation

Today

  1. ODM leader Oburu Oginga travels to UK for medical check-up

    ODM party leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical examination following a brief stay at a Nairobi hospital. According to the party's communications director, he is expected to return on Saturday.

    8 hours ago · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. ODM leader Oburu travels to UK for routine medical checks

    ODM leader Oburu Oginga has confirmed he travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up on the advice of his doctors and party leadership. He assured party members that ODM has strong enough structures to operate in his absence.

    18 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. ODM leader Oburu Oginga travels to UK for medical checkup

    Orange Democratic Movement leader Oburu Oginga flew to the United Kingdom on Sunday for what the party describes as a routine medical check-up, according to ODM Director of Communications Philip Etale. Oginga is expected to return to the country on Saturday, days after a brief hospital visit on September 1 that he said was for a general check-up.

    21 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  3. ODM's Oburu Oginga travels to UK for routine medical check-up

    Siaya senator Oburu Oginga travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up days after a brief hospital visit in Nairobi on September 1. ODM confirmed he was well and expected to return to Kenya on Saturday.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard

Friday 10 July

  1. Former EALA MP and constitutional reform activist Abubakar Zein dies

    Abubakar Zein, a former EALA MP and prominent activist in Kenya's 2010 constitutional reform process, has died while undergoing treatment at a Nairobi hospital. He served as a commissioner for the People's Commission of Kenya and was later appointed to the Constitution Review Commission, and also worked as a fine artist and Director at the Orature Collective.

    10 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Activists defend Gen Z right to protest as state warns on unrest

    Activists and opposition figures accused the government of deliberately intimidating Kenyans ahead of Gen Z-led commemorations marking two years since the protests, while security agencies warned they were prepared to respond to any unrest. Demonstrators are expected to take to the streets on June 25.

    24 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Sifuna's tribunal absence may have led to his ODM ouster

    ODM Director of Communication Philip Etale argued that Edwin Sifuna's decision to skip the party's disciplinary tribunal and send lawyers instead may have sealed his fate, stating that party members must appear in person before committees to receive a fair hearing.

    24 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 8 May

  1. ODM leader Oburu says he's healthy, not abducted

    ODM party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga has addressed public concern over his reduced public appearances, assuring Kenyans he is healthy and actively managing party affairs. He said his absence from public view was deliberate to allow the party structure to function independently, noting the party does not revolve around one individual.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. ODM leader Oburu Oginga breaks silence after public absence

    ODM party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga posted videos and photos of himself playing golf on Friday, resurfacing after a brief absence from the public eye that raised questions about his health. His office dismissed reports questioning his health and political relevance, characterizing them as "malicious," and explained that his recent absence was part of the party's strategic decision.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Oburu Odinga surfaces after two-week public absence

    Orange Democratic Party leader Oburu Odinga has reappeared after nearly two weeks out of the public eye, dismissing health speculation with a video from Kisumu where he said he was playing golf. ODM officials stated he remains active in party affairs and rejected reports he had been flown abroad for specialised treatment.

    8 May 2026 · Capital News

  4. ODM assures public on party leader Oburu Oginga's well-being

    The Orange Democratic Movement has moved to dispel speculation over party leader Dr Oburu Oginga's whereabouts after days of absence from public engagements, with ODM's Director of Communication Philip Etale clarifying that Oginga is in stable condition and remains actively engaged in party affairs.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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