Govenor Awiti is well, Raila tells residents, after the governor's prolonged absence

Homa Bay Governor Cyprian Awiti addresses residents at Miriu Level Four hospital in Karachuonyo Constituency. [James Omoro/Standard]

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has assured county residents that Governor Cyprian Awiti, who has been away for nearly three months, is well.

Mr Awiti has not been in office, with county officials citing ill-health. He is said to have undergone an eye operation and been advised to take medical leave.