Pamela Odhiambo transferred to Nairobi for treatment

Migori Woman Rep Pamela Odhiambo has been transferred to Nairobi Hospital for specialised treatment.

Before being transferred from Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu to Nairobi Hospital on Sunday, the legislator, who addressed a group of people, said she was well.

"I am well, " said Dr Odhiambo as she was wheeled off to a waiting ambulance in Kisumu.

The legislator survived a road accident which claimed the life of her bodyguard Fred Owich on Sunday morning.

The accident took place at Winyo on Rongo-Homa Bay road at about 8am.

VEHICLE ROLLED

Dr Odhiambo was heading to Homa Bay to join Baringo Senator Gideon Moi, who has held public functions in the county for the past two days.

Migori County police boss Mr Joseph Nthenge said the driver of the Isuzu double cabin vehicle, Mr David Ouma, had tried to avoid hitting a motorcycle rider when he lost control. The vehicle rolled several times.

The woman representative and two other occupants sustained chest injuries and were taken to Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu County, Mr Nthenge said.

The bodyguard's loaded pistol was taken from the scene.

Via Twitter, Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga said, "We have received disturbing news about ... the grisly road accident.

"I wish the MP quick recovery. My deep and sincere condolences to the family of Dr Odhiambo's bodyguard."