Raila: Joining Ruto's Government Would Taint My Image
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has emphasized that reducing the high cost of living must be a key part of discussions with the Kwanza regime in order to find a lasting solution to the country's problems.
Speaking on Sunday during a fundraising event at St Tiberious Ekerubo Catholic Church in Nyamira county, Mr Odinga rejected the possibility of a power-sharing agreement with President William Ruto, saying that he does not wish to be part of a corrupt government. Odinga asserted that he and his colleagues will not be intimidated and will continue to hold Ruto accountable for his campaign promises. The opposition leader clarified that he is not trying to sneak into the government as alleged by the president and his lieutenants.
"We have said we want to talk, but do not intimidate us. We are many and Kenyans are patient enough for negotiations. If you are insincere, we are ready for other courses. We cannot be your slaves forever," Mr Odinga said.
Both Odinga and Ruto have been holding rallies in their respective strongholds with their hardline positions raising doubts about their commitment to negotiations. While Odinga visited Nyamira, Ruto continued his four-day tour of the Central region. In a statement on Sunday, Ruto downplayed the possibility of engaging in talks that could lead to a "handshake" and threatened to take action against the opposition's anti-government protests. However, the former Prime Minister slammed Mr Ruto for claiming that he is pursuing a position in government.
The ODM leader also condemned the recent scandals within the Kenya Kwanza government and warned that if President Ruto continues to rule with an authoritarian approach he will fail to fulfil his promises to the people of Kenya. Mr Odinga further bashed the government's punitive taxes which have caused widespread suffering among Kenyans. The Azimio leader denounced Ruto's government for excluding some communities from government appointments. According to Raila, Kenya is a democratic nation and all regions should be represented in the government to guarantee national unity and inclusivity.
The church event saw the attendance of various dignitaries including Nyamira Senator Okong'o Omogeni, MPS Clive Gisairo (Kitutu Masaba), Anthony Kibagendi (Kitutu Chache South), Obadiah Barongo (Bomachoge Borabu), Irene Mayaka (Nominated Senator), and Dorice Aburi (Kisii Woman Representative). During the event, the Azimio leaders restated their call to the Kenya Kwanza government to reduce the cost of living.
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1. Kenya kwanza leadership …
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1. Kenya kwanza leadership (Kalenjingaz & kikuyu kunia’s) have zero solutions.
They’re experts in Stealing , killing & fetishizing over circumcision
2. Luhya’s occupying unconstitutional offices must go .Shame on Musalia Mudavadi.
3. Banditry & cattle rustling is not a novel pan-african idea. Kalejinga think just because the world praise Kalenjin marathon runners that means the world wants to be like them. Delusional group of people.
4. Government of Kenya is obsessed with killing Luo’s.
The medicine is mercenaries.
After years & years of targeted killings, Luo’s need to fight fire with fire.
Keyboard warrior.
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In reply to 1. Kenya kwanza leadership … by Abolish Office… (not verified)
Keyboard warrior.
The Diplomatic community in…
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The Diplomatic community in Nairobi needs to explain why they are supporting idiotic ideas such as Cattle rustling & banditry by calling it Pan-Africanism
& also
Why the American chamber of commerce has been going to meetings with advocates poop everywhere movement (infront of people’s gates , in rivers) just open defecating.
What is their interest in drunk Kikuyus kunia 💩💩movement & how is “stealing your neighbors cow” a brand new pan-african idea.
Are they insane?
Raila says he doesn't want…
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Raila says he doesn't want to join Ruto's corrupt government. But Raila just left the corrupt fake handshake government with Uhuru. Uhuru told Kenyans that the country was loosing Ksh 2billions per day to corruption. Uhuru's billions are stashed in foregn banks-Cayman Islands. Raila never opened his mouth, never raised a finger to condemn the open corruption because he was at the middle of it. He fights for his family and his stomach while all along lying to the gullible poor masses.
What about you? What have…
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In reply to Raila says he doesn't want… by Mwororo (not verified)
What about you?
What have you done with your life?
god Raila and his…
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god Raila and his worshippers believe good image is killing and cannibalizing Kenyans.His supporters are worse.
Kalenjin cattle rustler &…
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In reply to god Raila and his… by Menye (not verified)
Kalenjin cattle rustler & Kikuyu Kunia’s who fetishize circumcision and male genitalia cannot led anyone.
Tugegez need to kunia Kwa choo.
Nyako gone to menopause but…
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In reply to Kalenjin cattle rustler &… by Guesty (not verified)
Nyako gone to menopause but still on heat.You can yell at anyone while marketing your PEKENYE.
No witch would joined the…
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No witch would joined the light. Uhuru being in the dark was your only partner
Mr Raila u mean yr tainted…
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Mr Raila u mean yr tainted blood sucker devolish stinking behaviour or which one?????Old idiot who is hungry of pawa.This time utakuwa ng’o
This nugu was deported from…
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In reply to Mr Raila u mean yr tainted… by Mkenya halisi (not verified)
This nugu was deported from the US simply because of Mkale ujinga! Hawa mashetani wa Shakahola are pretty useless creatures! Kwenda Chung a hizo humped cows wewe @halisi kubafu sana!
Raila is being disingenuous…
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Raila is being disingenuous.He knows very well why goods,and services are expensive.It's called inflation.And not blame Ruto,even rich countries like the USA are experiencing it.
We just read that the shilling has really cheapened.Today one dollar is worth 142 Kshilling,making it expensive to buy fuel that run industries,cars...ect.That expense is passed on to the consumers.Now how is Ruto responsible for that? Please do tell him to have central bank raise interest rate...(said tongue in cheek)
Raila, please tell us how to get out of these economic doldrums.Yes,it sounds easy for politicians on the opposite side to tell the ruling party to reduce cost of living.That's just talk.
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