Wednesday, August 7, 2024 – ODM Leader Raila Odinga had a very rough time explaining to Gusii leaders why he did not front any Kisii to President William Ruto for appointment into Cabinet.
On Monday, ODM leaders from Gusii confronted Raila during a meeting, demanding explanations for why he overlooked the region in recent Cabinet appointments and Parliamentary leadership, which are predominantly held by MPs from Luo Nyanza.
However, Raila downplayed the
concerns, telling the ODM MPs to be considerate of the delicate regional
balancing act the party has to navigate through.
"The positions are shared
fairly to ensure regional balance without leaving any community out,'' Raila
reportedly told the politicians on Monday.
Raila denied that he had
sidelined Gusii region, saying both Kisii and Nyamira are his strongholds that
he holds dear in his heart.
However, he promised to look
into some of the issues raised about the distribution of house leadership slots
after MPs complained that they had been denied privileges.
For instance, the MPs, including
Bomachoge Borabu's Obadiah Barongo complained that they have been placed in
only a few committees while their friends from other ODM support bases are in
more than two panels.
Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony
Kibagendi asked Raila if he could consider him for the Minority leadership
position that is already earmarked for Suna East's Junet Mohamed.
However, Raila was non-commital,
indicating that nothing much will change in the house leadership positions as
already decided by the Central Management Committee.
"We will look into that and
see how we can balance committees,'' Raila told the disgruntled MPs.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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