Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga spoke at a government meeting and told politicians to stop trying to please crowds. He wants leaders to make hard choices that help Kenya even when people might not like them. Raila said he feels bad about the cancelled Adani deal that would have improved Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. He believes leaders should focus on doing what helps the country instead of what makes them popular. President William Ruto agreed with what Raila said.
Raila told everyone that Kenya must come first before any political fights or personal goals. He said leaders might disagree about many things but they still need to work together for their country. The former Prime Minister wants all Kenyans to get equal access to important services and development projects. He thinks the government should focus on helping people rather than making leaders look good. Raila stressed that without a strong country, good ideas cannot become real.
The politician praised the government's housing program but said it needs to connect with markets, hospitals and schools. He wants Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to become the main travel hub for all of Africa. Raila shared that he first worked on expanding the airport when he was Prime Minister but the project got cancelled later. He feels disappointed that the Adani deal did not go through because it could have made Nairobi an important business center. This was the first time Raila talked publicly about the cancelled airport contract.
Raila told everyone that Kenya must come first before any political fights or personal goals. He said leaders might disagree about many things but they still need to work together for their country. The former Prime Minister wants all Kenyans to get equal access to important services and development projects. He thinks the government should focus on helping people rather than making leaders look good. Raila stressed that without a strong country, good ideas cannot become real.
The politician praised the government's housing program but said it needs to connect with markets, hospitals and schools. He wants Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to become the main travel hub for all of Africa. Raila shared that he first worked on expanding the airport when he was Prime Minister but the project got cancelled later. He feels disappointed that the Adani deal did not go through because it could have made Nairobi an important business center. This was the first time Raila talked publicly about the cancelled airport contract.
