Time to move beyond Raila's shadow, says Karua
Martha Karua urges Kenyans to chart a new political course beyond the legacy of the late Raila Odinga, says country must outgrow personality-based politics...
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Following the death of Raila Odinga, People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has urged Kenyans to move beyond personality-based politics and embrace issue-driven leadership, calling for the opposition to redefine itself. Her remarks come amidst political uncertainty and rising tensions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
- Martha Karua, a former justice minister and 2022 presidential running mate, made her comments on Spice FM on October 21.
- The death of Raila Odinga on October 15 has caused internal divisions within ODM regarding its future direction.
- ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna rejected aligning with President William Ruto’s administration, while Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga expressed openness to working with Ruto.
- President Ruto pledged to uphold Odinga's legacy by ensuring a “strong and vibrant opposition.”
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