The planned visit by opposition Leader Raila Odinga to Migori County, initially slated for Saturday this week, has been postponed due to a cholera outbreak.

Migori ODM party Chairman Philip Makabongo said that having a big gathering in the county during this time, in which residents have been urged to be cautious and maintain high hygiene standards, may only serve to aid in the further spread of Cholera.

Further, the Chairman said the party will now organize another visit for the former premier once the disease is fully contained.

During the visit, Odinga was expected to lead a candle-lighting session to remember the people who lost their lives during the recent anti-government protests in the county.

The recent opposition-led anti-government demonstrations led to the death of three people in Migori last month after they were allegedly shot dead by police; thirteen others suffered gunshot wounds.

Migori County Health CEC Julias Nyerere early this week confirmed that eight people were presented in hospital with symptoms, and three of them found to be infected with Cholera.

Street food vendors have since been told to close shop until the outbreak is contained.