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23/07/2024

Raila Odinga Warns ODM Members Against Joining Ruto Regime

By Clifford Derrick - 23/7/24

Raila Odinga, the leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition, has backed the statement by his secretary General Edwin Sifuna as he issued a stern warning to ODM members, urging them not to join President William Ruto's regime.

In responding to queries about members of ODM who are said to join the cabinet to be announced by the President, he clarified that he has not forwarded any names to the President for appointment to the cabinet.

Raila said his position and the one that had been taken by the party was that there were critical outstanding issues that needed to be addressed by the government before any form of engagement was entered into.

On Friday, Raila had issued a statement requiring that the government address some seven issues including:

1.⁠ ⁠Cease threats against Gen-Z demonstrators exercising their constitutional rights to peaceful protest.
2.⁠ ⁠Compensate the families of Kenyans killed by police during this and previous protests.
3.⁠ ⁠Immediately and unconditionally release all arrested political protesters.
4.⁠ ⁠Drop all pending charges against protesters.
5.⁠ ⁠Halt abductions and extrajudicial killings of protesters.
6.⁠ ⁠Arrest and prosecute police officers involved in abductions and killings of protesters.
7.⁠ ⁠Stop the reappointment of dismissed Cabinet Secretaries.

Earlier today, Edwin Sifuna, the ODM Secretary General issued a statement by the party stating that the party had not endorsed any member to be appointed to the cabinet. Sifuna informed the public that any member seeking such appointment are completely doing so on their own and against the ODM’s position.

On the current protests, Raila emphasized that both the party and the coalition are in solidarity with the issues being raised by the Gen-Zs, which seeks to address long standing governance issues.

"Our commitment to the causes championed by Gen-Z remains steadfast. These are the same issues we have long been fighting for, including during last year's Maandamano protests," Odinga stated.

Mr Odinga said he had proposed a national convention, to afford all Kenyans an opportunity to find a lasting solution to these long outstanding issues and chat a way forward

He therefore highlighted the importance of preparing for a national convention to ensure these outstanding issues are addressed. These issues include high cost of living, unemployment, corruption, ethnicity and tribalism in government employments other governance issues. He also said the plight of doctors and health workers must also be addressed immediately. Mr Odinga also stated that the issue of odious debt, the cost of education and high taxation must be addressed.

Mr Odinga identified procurement and revenue collection as a major source of corruption, contributing to Kenya's economic and political crises.

"We know exactly where the problems lie in this government and the loopholes that successive governments have exploited to plunder taxpayers' money. These issues were eradicated during the Government of National Unity, leading to economic growth under Kibaki's administration. Unfortunately, these problems have resurfaced, and the Gen-Z movement is right to demand an end to them," Odinga concluded.

Odinga clarified that the purpose of the convention is not to create new reports, but to look at modalities to implement over 26 reports that have been generated since Kenya’s independence, at the cost of taxpayers' money but which remain unimplemented.

He said that the participants will take cognisance of Kenyans diversity.

End

21/07/2024

Kinara wa Azimio la Umoja Raila Odinga atoa matakwa mapya kwa serikali akisisitiza lazima zifuatwe kikamilifu. Video Courtesy KTN News Kenya

21/07/2024

21/7/24

Raila Odinga Denies Bribery Allegations, stands in solidarity with Gen-Z Protests calling for reforms in our in our country.

By Clifford Derrick

Prime Minister Raila Odinga has forcefully denied allegations of being bribed to form a Government of National Unity with President William Ruto amid speculation that the Kenyan government is manipulating his African Union Commission (AUC) ambitions.

Speaking from Dubai, Odinga dismissed these claims as baseless propaganda spread by detractors of the Azimio La Umoja, One Kenya Coalition.

"The idea that I have agreed to such a government is entirely false," Odinga declared. He reaffirmed his solidarity for the ongoing Gen-Z protests, stating that he will continue to stand in solidarity with the movement because they are raising genuine issues that Azimio raised last year, but which are yet to be addressed.

He demands the government to address the following issues:
1.⁠ ⁠Compensation to the relatives of those who were killed by the police and goon violence during the protests including the ones for last year.
2.⁠ ⁠The unconditional release of all arrested political protesters.
3.⁠ ⁠Dropping all pending charges against protesters.
4.⁠ ⁠Halting abductions and extrajudicial killings of protesters.
5.⁠ ⁠Arresting and prosecuting police officers involved in the abductions and killing of protesters.
6.⁠ ⁠Stop any reappointment of the dismissed Cabinet Secretaries

Odinga emphasized that these conditions will demonstrate to Kenyans Ruto and Gachagua’s good will that can create conducive environment for a National Broad-Based People's Convention to address the nation's critical issues.

These issues include the high cost of living (including housing levy), youth unemployment, rampant corruption, ethnic/ tribal discrimination in government appointments and the need for a transparent auditing of national debts and debt management. Additionally, Odinga stressed the necessity for the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

In a robust dismissal, Odinga refuted rumours of discord within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) or Azimio calling such reports fabrications.

The Prime Minister reiterated his dedication to the ongoing reforms, stating, "I am ready to forgo my AUC ambitions for the sake of my country if this is being used to manipulate me at the expense of the quest for a better and stable country."

As the protests continue, Odinga's resolute stance aims to galvanize support and pressure the government to address these urgent demands, marking a pivotal moment in Kenya's political landscape.

21/07/2024

Clearing the air: Ukweli wa Mambo!

19/07/2024

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17/07/2024

LIVE: Azimio Parliamentary Group Presser

16/07/2024

Picture is the caption!

16/07/2024

Downtown Nairobi.

16/07/2024

LIVE: Kenyans Mount Anti-Government Protests

13/07/2024

LIVE: Celebrating the life of Henry Ongoma Ambetsa

12/07/2024

LIVE: Press Briefing By ODM Central Committee Meeting chaired by Raila Odinga

12/07/2024

LIVE: The Citizen Assembly, Ufungamano House, Nairobi

12/07/2024

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The people SHALL and the PEOPLE MAY. Counties now put on notice.

12/07/2024

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