No More Calls for Secession, Raila Tells Supporters

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has called for an end to the push for secession, stating that his March 9th handshake with President Uhuru will solve problems be-deviling Kenya.

Speaking on Saturday at Piny Oyie center in Suna West when he attended the homecoming party of Migori Women Representative Pamela Odhiambo, Raila told supporters that the handshake will end the animosity brought by last year's acrimonious elections.

“The political animosity could have led into secession. When I met with Kenyatta we agreed to end the division of the country, which could have tarnished his legacy in office,” Raila said.

“We met as only two leaders from our sides who were sworn in with a bible, the first talk we had was after we had laid down structured way to approach the unity,” he added.

He further noted that his meeting with the President agreed to address issues such as ending corruption and electoral malpractices.

“We also agreed on the best way to end corruption and end election malpractices in the country,” he said.

Siaya senator James Orengo, who accompanied Odinga, said that the Opposition chief will use the handshake as a stepping stone to enter State House in 2022. 

“It is the swearing in ceremony as the people’s president that brought the handshake, we won’t be tired until the day he will hold the Bible to enter State House,” Orengo said.

“Right now we are still calculating with this handshake, out of all leaders in the country we know Raila is the only courageous one and we will not look time when that time comes,” Orengo told the cheering crowd.