Opposition leader Raila Odinga has revealed a comprehensive strategy to exert pressure on President William Ruto’s administration, focusing on the removal of burdensome taxes, including the contentious housing levy.
Odinga’s coalition plans to champion petitioners in ongoing legal battles while contemplating a resurgence of street protests, reminiscent of those staged last year before entering discussions with the government. Scheduled for Friday, a significant political rally at Nairobi’s historic Kamkunji grounds will double as a party recruitment event. Indications suggest Odinga may traverse the country to gauge public sentiment and potentially initiate fresh anti-government demonstrations. The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Summit unveiled this approach after dispelling rumours of internal divisions during a meeting chaired by Odinga.
The leaders underscored unity and jointly delivered a coalition statement. Notably, Eugene Wamalwa and Martha Karua, the two highest-ranking dissenters of the National Dialogue report, joined forces to emphasize their collective stand. The coalition has decided to pursue alternative methods to address the soaring cost of living exacerbated by increased taxes and deductions. Azimio expresses deep concern over rising living costs, irresponsible taxes, currency devaluation, turmoil in education, tribalism in public service, and resurgent corruption.
ODM’s deputy party leader Wycliffe Oparanya affirmed that they are contemplating multiple alternatives, including the possibility of resuming street demonstrations. He emphasized the coalition’s commitment to taking appropriate action based on court decisions. Meanwhile, the Senate has issued a directive to Kenya Kwanza, urging non-interference with the Judiciary.
So basically Azimio has no…
So basically Azimio has no plan? Their plan is to shout about whatever people are shouting about on that day.
Our politics and governance have become a joke.
Raila is the people’s…
Raila is the people’s president and he has to represent the interests of the people. Ruto is the new dynasty in town and so he represents the interests of his wealthy frens!
Raila if for himself ! he is…
Raila if for himself ! he is not different than the rest. Kenyans we are on our own
circus always taking Kenyans…
circus always taking Kenyans in circus to stay in the lime light . however the affordable housing should not be burdened to one group of people . the ones being forced to pay for it will they have a share? i would bet the affordable houses will go to the ones who can afford any housing and not the ones is meant for on paper .