Raila Odinga wants politicians to stop campaigning early and let the country focus on development. He believes constant political talk hurts Kenya's progress and insists the right time for politics will come later.
He criticized those demanding President Ruto's removal, asking what would happen next if he left office. "Ruto must go? Then what? There is no need. 2027 will arrive eventually, but Kenyans face problems that need fixing today, not someday later. We can't spend five straight years playing politics—our nation won't move forward that way," Odinga stated.
"Running the country in permanent campaign mode stops all work. We need time for actual development before campaign season starts again. People must survive between today and 2027. Living costs, food prices, taxes, and corruption remain high. That's why we created our ten-point plan - which isn't betrayal," he explained during his speech.
Odinga spoke these words at Colonel James Gitahi's funeral in Machakos. Gitahi died March 7 in a terrible crash at Kyumvi Junction on Mombasa Highway when his car hit a truck head-on and burst into flames. The retired military pilot was alone in his car and died instantly from severe burns. Gitahi was married to ODM-nominated Senator Betty Batuli Montet.
He criticized those demanding President Ruto's removal, asking what would happen next if he left office. "Ruto must go? Then what? There is no need. 2027 will arrive eventually, but Kenyans face problems that need fixing today, not someday later. We can't spend five straight years playing politics—our nation won't move forward that way," Odinga stated.
"Running the country in permanent campaign mode stops all work. We need time for actual development before campaign season starts again. People must survive between today and 2027. Living costs, food prices, taxes, and corruption remain high. That's why we created our ten-point plan - which isn't betrayal," he explained during his speech.
Odinga spoke these words at Colonel James Gitahi's funeral in Machakos. Gitahi died March 7 in a terrible crash at Kyumvi Junction on Mombasa Highway when his car hit a truck head-on and burst into flames. The retired military pilot was alone in his car and died instantly from severe burns. Gitahi was married to ODM-nominated Senator Betty Batuli Montet.
