Editor's Review

  • The two leaders are largely expected to face in the 2022 general polls. 
  • Ruto jas accused Raila of derailing the Jubilee development agenda. 

The political rivalry between Deputy President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga continues to escalate. 

The rift has now spilled over to the Jubilee development projects where Ruto has blamed the handshake for derailing the ruling party’s agenda. 

Speaking on Sunday, Odinga hit out at Deputy President William Ruto for blaming the handshake for failures of the Jubilee government.

According to Raila, Ruto is part to blame as he created a mess in the country and hence should take responsibility.

Speaking in Mombasa while meeting Muslim professionals and scholars on Sunday, Raila said the BBI process will provide solutions to many national problems

“Raila hajaingia katika serikali…ako nje ya serikali…ile ambayo tumefanya mpaka leo ni kujaribu kutekeleza yale tulikubaliana na Uhuru,” said to former Prime Minister.

“Lakini yule ambaye amekuwa naibu wake kwa miaka nane anaanza kuruka…anasema yeye si responsible….analaumu mambo ya BBI…na anakula mshahara, ako na security…alafu anaanza kudhulumu hiyo serikali anasema Raila ndio ako responsible.”

Raila further toom the opportunity to defend the BBI report stating g it is necessary for it to be passed and implemented before the 2022 General Elections lest the country experiences similar past problems