Raila defends ODM's cooperation with Kenya Kwanza

ODM leader Raila Odinga defend his party’s decision to work with President William Ruto’s administration, dismissing criticism that the cooperation is driven by 2027 succession politics...

✨ Key Highlights

ODM leader Raila Odinga defended his party's collaboration with President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza administration, dismissing criticisms that the cooperation is primarily driven by 2027 succession politics. Speaking at an ODM Parliamentary Group meeting in Machakos, Raila urged party members to prioritize service delivery and the implementation of agreements with the government.

Raila Odinga stated the party has signed an agreement to work with the government up to 2027, but has made no resolution on the 2027 elections.
The cooperation, formalized through an MoU, has brought political stability and is yielding gains like a widely accepted 2025/2026 budget.
Odinga supported the privatization of state corporations, including the prospective sale of Kenya Pipeline Company, and criticized MPs who blocked an Indian firm Adani's bid to manage Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from Standard Politics

📰 Read Full Article

Related News

The News Brief Is Raila planning to run against Ruto?

Video

New

The News Brief Is Raila planning to run against Ruto?

The Star (Youtube)

1h ago

top3h ago

Raila Opens Up on Secret Talks With Ruto

Raila Odinga, leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, has revealed that his truce with President William Ruto in 2024 was to protect Kenya's peace and stability. He stated that the country was "on the verge of collapse" amidst political tensions and anti-Finance Bill protests.

Kenyans

📰 Read Full Story

top3h ago

Ruto Blasts Global Leaders Over Failures in Haiti

President William Ruto has strongly criticized the international community for its insufficient support for the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti, just under two weeks before Kenya's mandate expires. He stressed that Kenya would only commit additional teams if the mission's mandate is clear and backed by predictable resources from the international community and the United Nations Security Council.

Kenyans

📰 Read Full Story

top4h ago

Truck Drivers Summon Ruto

Long-distance truck drivers and conductors in Kenya have issued an urgent call for roundtable talks with President William Ruto to address severe issues within the transport sector, citing years of government neglect and inhumane working conditions.

Kenyans

📰 Read Full Story