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OPINION: Health status of national leaders ought to be made public

In May, a strange thing happened that almost passed unnoticed to many. But the health scare that befell National Super Alliance (NASA) presidential candidate Raila Odinga in Mombasa two days ago has got us reflecting on the leader’s recent history.

The former prime minister left the country to speak at a conference at an Israeli university. Suna East MP Junet Mohammed was then quoted saying Mr Odinga would be away for one week.

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