Editor's Review

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has slammed Raila Odinga over his demands to President Ruto. 

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has slammed Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga over giving demands to President William Ruto.

Speaking on Friday, June 8 during the Coffee Reforms Conference in Meru County, Gachagua said that Raila lacks the authority to give demands to President Ruto.

The DP urged Raila to wait until 2027 then come and persuade Kenyans to give him an opportunity.

“Sisi sio watu wa kutishwa na kushtuliwa, nimeona ati (Raila) amepeana demands. Sasa unapeana demands kama nani? Umechaguliwa na nani? Wewe ni nani Kenya? Si ungojee 2027 you come and persuade these people to give you an opportunity," said Gachagua.

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File image of Raila Odinga.

Raila on Thursday demanded that President Ruto withdraws the controversial Finance Bill 2023 and seek forgiveness from Kenyans.

“We ask Ruto to humble himself, withdraw this bill, offer an apology, and seek forgiveness from Kenyans for the anxiety caused and begin afresh,” said Raila.

The opposition chief also asked President Ruto to stop duplicating county roles and responsibilities arguing that the Ministry of Health has been allocated a huge chunk of money yet health is a devolved function.

Raila also urged President Ruto to stop using the previous budget as a baseline and adopt a zero-based budget that starts at zero ground.