Eugine Wabwile 
In a bold move that has sent shockwaves through the Kenyan political landscape, opposition leader Raila Odinga has taken a stand against the government, despite having some of his allies serving as cabinet secretaries. Odinga is not one to mince words, and he is urging the government to take action on critical issues that are burdening the citizens of Kenya.
During a speech in Mombasa County, Raila laid out a laundry list of demands for President William Ruto’s administration. These demands include putting an end to abductions, cracking down on corruption, revamping the healthcare and education systems, addressing employment discrimination, and bolstering devolution efforts. It’s clear that Odinga is not afraid to call out the government on its shortcomings.
Interestingly, this comes just days after Raila engaged in talks with President Ruto, showing a willingness to work together for the greater good of the nation. However, Odinga is not backing down on his demands, including the call for compensation for families who lost loved ones during last year’s Gen-Z protests.
Raila has been actively engaging with his supporters across various counties, from Nyanza to the Western region, and now the Coast. He is gearing up to lead public rallies in coastal counties in the coming days, building up to what promises to be a significant announcement.
