STORY By ENOCK MAUNDU
Just few days after Raila Odinga suffered a major political setback after losing in the AUC bid after eight rounds, he merged with President Ruto "to drive Kenya forward". The political re-union between President William Ruto and the opposition chief Raila Odinga leaves Kenyan youths on their own. “I thank my brother Raila Odinga for putting aside his personal aspiration and joining hands with the government to drive Kenya forward”. President Ruto’s statement was received differently by Kenyan citizens.
How can Ruto term the reunion helpful yet he kept complaining about former President Uhuru Kenyetta’s handshake with Raila? Ruto complaint that he was thrown out of government and Raila deputized the former president and they looted the Treasury before he came in to find already trembling economy with high cost of living.
Millions of Kenyans are already alarmed by the act of the opposition leader joining hands with the Kenya Kwanza coalition.This is yet to be known.
However the political division among the opposition leaders already speaks a lot about their power and ability to correct the government when it is heading to the wrong direction. “Some leaders are driven by selfish interest and the greed of power and not concerned about the needs of the citizens”, said one Raila critic.
The political giant is yet to retire despite his old age and long term political career which at most times has proven to be in vain especially on his aspirations to be the president.
The Kenyan political landscape has for long been characterized by fierce rivalries and shifting alliances, but few developments have been as seismic as the recent political reunion between the two leaders. This unexpected rapprochement has sent ripples through the nation, sparking both optimism and skepticism.
For years, Ruto and Raila were perceived as polar opposites. Their political careers were marked by bitter contests and deep-seated animosity. Their clashes were not merely political; they were often deeply personal, reflecting the regional divisions that have historically plagued Kenyan politics.
Therefore, the recent re union has shocked many. Does Raila really mean well for Kenyans? This remains a puzzle no one has been able to crack.
The Writer is a Second Year Student at Chuka University pursuing a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies
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