‘Ruto Is Ruling Through Raila’s Shadow!’ – Azimio Senator Claims
On November 28, a Kenyan senator said that President William Ruto is not the real power broker in Kenya.
Makueni senator Dan Maanzo revealed on Citizen TV that Raila Odinga is ‘politically in charge’ of Kenya and that Ruto relies on him to conduct the country’s affairs.
“Right now, Ruto’s government is hanging onto Raila’s lips. It is Raila who is in charge of this country right now, politically,” Maanzo claimed.
The senator made these remarks while opposing Ruto’s recent visit to Kondele, Kisumu, on November 26, during which he was greeted enthusiastically by locals.
The President was in Kisumu for the start of the 4th African Sub-Sovereign Conference.
Ruto’s visit to the lakeside region, a well-known Raila stronghold, was his second since the formation of the broad-based government, which included Odinga supporters. His first visit was on August 28.
Despite this, Maanzo ridiculed Ruto’s visit, arguing that the crowd was financially motivated to attend and that the monies might have been used to encourage infrastructure development.
“The senator for Kisumu (Tom Ojienda) was seen mobilising these crowds, dishing money out for those who came to the rally. Those who were not given money were (allegedly) seen shouting ‘Ruto Must Go’ in the same rally,” the senator claimed.
“That money could have been used to build roads in Kisumu or Syokimau but it was used in politics,” Maanzo added.
Maanzo also challenged Ruto to do more for Raila’s African Union Chairmanship (AUC) ambition, including infusing more finances into it. He also urged him to strengthen lobbying efforts among other African presidents to support Raila.
Senator Dan Maanzo: Adani is a very bitter business man; those who stole from him should watch out as they travel around the world #CitizenDayBreak @serfine_achieng pic.twitter.com/SB29VFJIaX
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) November 28, 2024
“The money that Ruto used in going to Kisumu if he really wants to help Raila, he could have used it to go to West Africa where Raila currently is,” Maanzo affirmed.
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“In the AUC race, the voters are presidents. Only President Ruto protocally can approach presidents of Africa to campaign for Raila.”
“Now you find Raila going to these foreign countries to meet foreign ministers and prime ministers without meeting presidents wasting time and money,” he added.
In the Kondele rally, Ruto for the first time openly acknowledged Raila’s support in stabilizing his government in the aftermath of the June-August youth-led protests that threatened to cripple his administration.
While reprimanding leaders who encourage tribalism and divisive politics, Ruto stated that he would continue to work with Raila to foster national unity.
‘Ruto Is Ruling Through Raila’s Shadow!’ – Azimio Senator Claims
