Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has dismissed claims of an alleged affair with County Chief of Staff Charles Odhiambo as baseless propaganda.

In a statement on Monday, March 17, Wanga who is currently in New York, brushed off the allegations and reaffirmed her focus on official duties.

“Chilly morning here in New York as we wind up our week-long meetings at the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). Stop the propaganda. Fortunately, I’m battle-hardened, focused, and undeterred. Blessed week ahead," she stated.

Earlier Monday, Odhiambo refuted claims that he was hospitalized in the ICU after being attacked by goons.

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Speaking during an interview on Ramogi TV, the journalist clarified that he was doing okay and was going on with his work.

Odhiambo reiterated that he had never been attacked with acid as had been alleged in reports circulating on social media.

"What is being said about me has just shocked me. Some people are saying that I have died. Other people are saying that I am in the ICU after being attacked."

"As I speak, do I look like someone who has been injured? I have seen people write negative things about a man who cannot even hurt someone... I want to confirm that I am okay," he said.

On the other hand, Odhiambo expressed that the fake reports were part of a political scheme.

He maintained that the county government, under the leadership of Wanga had made remarkable milestones in service delivery, making her political detractors unhappy.

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"The things we have done are what is making some people unhappy. They have to look for ways to attack people so that their attention can be diverted. That is how things are.

"Social media is good but it is being used for more harm than good. I wish we could keep focusing on things that can help us," he added.