Raila speaks out on his health

ODM party leader Raila Odinga has spoken about his health after news of his being admitted.

In a statement via Twitter, Raila said he is "feeling much better now and following doctors orders".

He thanked Kenyans for their messages of goodwill.

Earlier on Wednesday, Raila's neurosurgeon David Oluoch-OLunya had released a statement saying the party leader was in good spirits and will address Kenyans.

In a medical report on, Oluoch said that Raila walked in for routine medical tests on March 9 at the Nairobi Hoseesdapital after feeling fatigued.

"He has had a rigorous campaign and needed to have some check ups. This was carried out successfully," Oluoch-OLunya said.

Oluoch-OLunya said Raila is still undergoing some further investigations with a team of doctors and has been advised to take a rest.

"We are continuing to monitor his condition and no doubt he will be able to address the country in due course," he added.