In a post shared on social media, Thuku asked why, if Raila had DVT, he was not placed on anticoagulant treatment such as heparin drips.
Thuku’s remarks followed reports from medical staff in India who said Raila was being treated for multiple conditions, including diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and a right lower limb deep vein thrombosis.
Hospital sources and Kenyan media reported that doctors had noted the DVT and had placed interventions such as an inferior vena cava filter while treating other complications.
“If Raila Odinga had a DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis), why was he allowed to walk? Protocol states that he ought to be on heparin drips,” Thuku wrote, adding that the condition should have forced a long-term pause from public duties.
His post raised questions about the medical oversight in Raila’s care and the decisions of those around him.
Medical experts note that anticoagulation is a standard component of acute DVT management, and that heparin or low molecular weight heparins are commonly used depending on the clinical setting and patient condition.
Treatment varies by severity, associated risks, and coexisting illnesses.
Raila Odinga collapsed while on an early morning walk in Kochi, India, and could not be revived, hospital officials said.
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