Raila Odinga-led Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has confirmed NASA Chief Executive Officer Norman Magaya was on Sunday taken to India for specialized treatment following a heart attack.

Through a tweeted posted on Sunday afternoon, the party confirmed that Mr Magaya will be out of the country for around two weeks. The ODM party shall cater for his medical bills.

“Our colleague Mr Norman Magaya has left the country for further treatment abroad. We expect him to be away for 12 -15 days. During this time, he will be under the care of a panel of expert doctors.The ODM continues to stand with our luminary through this process until his return,” read the tweet.

For several months, Mr Magaya has been battling to regain his health in Nairobi Hospital and even admitted recently of his dwindling finances.

A fortnight ago, ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna hinted that Mr Magaya will be flown to India, adding that he was placed in ICU as the party organises for a flight.

“Mr Norman Magaya is currently admitted at The Nairobi Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit as a precautionary measure ahead of his evacuation abroad for comprehensive treatment.

“This follows ongoing management and follow up for a persistent ailment which first began in 2017. His most recent admission occurred on the evening of Wednesday, September 4th,” said Sifuna.

There were claims that his wife wanted him taken to South Africa for medication. However, ODM leader Raila Odinga preference was India.