Wednesday, November 27, 2024 - President William Ruto has lauded former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for his support during the June and July unrest this year, when young Kenyans, commonly known as Gen Z, nearly toppled his government.
Speaking on Tuesday during his tour of Kisumu, President William Ruto expressed appreciation for Raila Odinga, claiming he was instrumental in making Odinga the former Prime Minister.
“Raila and I agreed (to work together). You
know there was a time I helped Raila and this time round he has helped me, why
should anyone find a problem with that?” Ruto posed while addressing a mammoth
crowd in Kondele.
This was the first time since the youth-led
nationwide protests that almost toppled his administration in June that Ruto
admitted to Raila’s support.
Without naming names, the President told off
politicians who were “spreading tribalism and division” saying they
had “no space in the new Kenya”.
“I stood here in Kondele some time back and
said we will work together to unite Kenya. Those who promote division, hatred
and tribalism will be shown the way to go home.”
Residents thronged the street, holding banners
and cheering as the President made his way to Kondele, the political heartbeat
of the lakeside city.
The area has in the past been volatile towards
Ruto, owing to the political differences that existed between him and Raila.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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