Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong rushed to hospital frpm function attended by Raila and DP Ruto in KIsumu

Governor Anyang Nyongo rushed to hospital

Charles Ouma

January 12, 2019 2:31 PM

Nyongo currently admitted in ICU at Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu

File image of Anyang’ Nyong’o after a successful operation at the Aga Khan Hospital last year

Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyongo has been rushed to Aga Khan University Hospital in Kisumu.

The governor was rushed to hospital after falling sick at Uzima University where he was attending the installation of Rev. Philip Anyolo as the new archbishop for Kisumu Diocese.

Aga Khan Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Sam Oula revealed that Nyongo was rushed to the facility after he felt uncomfortable during mass at the Uzima University grounds in Kisumu.

“He was brought while feeling dizzy and we have administered the necessary medication. We are still keeping him to monitor for any complications that may arise.” Oula said.

For now, he is stable and in good hands,” he added.

The governor’s communications secretary Aloice Ager sought to allay fears on his state of health.

“The governor just excused himself to go for medical check-up. No cause for alarm.” Ager said.

Raila, DP Ruto meet in Kisumu

An upbeat Nyongo had turned up to welcome Raila Odinga and DP William Ruto when the two luminaries arrived for the installation of Anyolo.

Also present at the event are CSs Eugene Wamalwa (Devolution) and Raychelle Omamo (Defence); MPs Chris Wamalwa (Kiminini) and Otiende Amolo (Rarieda); Senators Moses Kajwang (Homa Bay) and Moses Wetangula (Bungoma) and Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati.

Anyolo takes over from 76-year old Zacheus Okoth who has seen overseen the transformation of the diocese with key achievements to his name.

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Charles Ouma