Opposition leader Raila Odinga has defended President Kenyatta and himself against claims that they hail from Kenyan political dynasties.
Odinga says that although they come from prominent families, they have worked hard to reach where they are today.
“There is no dynasty, because the people struggle all on their own,” said Raila while speaking during a memorial service of the former chairperson of Maendeleo ya Wanawake Jane Kiano in Karen, Nairobi on Friday.
“You cannot now say Uhuru is a part of a dynasty….Jomo Kenyatta was just a pauper before he fought to be where he got; I am not part of any dynasty either. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga was just a pauper; you could say he was a hustler.”
“Raila is Raila the way he is and Uhuru is who he is because of himself, so you can’t divorce us on claims we come from dynasties,” he adds.
Kenyatta, who spoke at the same function, said Ms Kiano will be remembered for her tremendous contribution to women empowerment.
“ We have started the process of recognizing women who have greatly contributed to the development of this country and we need to celebrate them when they are still alive,” says President Kenyatta.
Ms Kiano passed away last week at Nairobi Hospital after a long battle with lung cancer. The 74-year-old was widow of the late former Cabinet Minister Julius Gikonyo Kiano.
Kenya has lost one of its…
Kenya has lost one of its very able lady. May the Lord rest her soul in eternal peace. I support President Uhuru Kenyatta that Kenyan Heroes should be celebrated when they are live.Their heroism should not be viewed as threats in politics when they are alive. For many years, Kenyans with political ambitions, view Kenyan Heroes as enemies who should be destroyed to pave way for them to ascend to political positions.
Liar liar pants on fire.
Liar liar pants on fire.
Exactly. The only Self-made…
Exactly. The only Self-made politicians are “Those whose Parents were NEVER politicians”. The rest are Parents made (like Uhunye, Agwambo, Mdvd, Khaniri, Gideon, etc.).
If I were you Raila: I would…
If I were you Raila: I would keep Quiet. Voters made you (in Respect of your Dads); not yourselves.
Watch out for the his nose…
Watch out for the his nose. It’s getting longer as you read that bullshit. We won’t even know how you look like if you didn’t have that last name. Liar! Big liar.
First time muuaji Raila…
First time muuaji Raila spoke the truth although he didn’t put the facts right.07/08 PEV made them what they are today,yaani WINNER and LOSER.Uhuru won the hearts of peaceful Kenyans by extinguishing a fire started by loser murderer,savage Raila.And although a jambazi,Uhuru will beat muuaji Raila again if given a chance.Kenyans will continue with corruption way of life if muuaji Raila will run against jambazi Ruto come 2022.But might have a chance of choosing a different leader if he(Raila) doesn’t seek election.
I’m sorry the only person…
I’m sorry the only person that can tell lies and be believed is DJT. Those are lies you are telling and stop it.
If it were not for OO you would be living in poverty selling fish in a shopping centre in Siaya. As for your new found friend he would be at a shopping center in Kiambu waiting for his next stopping drinking allowance from Waititu
Bingo!!!
Bingo!!!
According to Ali Mazrui, …
According to Ali Mazrui, “political Dynasties are families that have exerted disproportionate influence on the politics of their societies” Kenya’s politics have been dominated by just three families and their cohorts: the Kenyatta’s, Odingas and Moi’s. In the beginning it was Kenyatta and Odinga, then Kenyatta and Moi, then Kibaki and Odinga, then Uhuru Kenyatta and now the handshake is between Kenyatta(11) and Odinga(11). I guess Kenya is just like the saying goes: the more things change, the more they remain the same. Raila is aware that he would be nothing without inheritance from Jaramogi. When he was trumped in election contest over Ford party by Kijana Wamalwa after his father’s death, Raila ran way and started NDP to fan the flames of dynasty. Uhuru suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of one, little known Muhia in a contest for Gatundu mp. Moi, in the spirit of Dynasties, picked him up and brought him into the national stage: as nominated mp, then minister of local govt then deputy prime minister and then president and now he cannot wait to pay Moi back by giving Gideon Moi something in return. Yes, you’re all about Dynasties and don’t your think we’re stupid or blind. We’re watching you all. Without your pedigree you would be nothing. But again every politician thinks he is self made. As US former president Clinton once said: ” every politician believes he was born in a cabin he built himself”.
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Ok if you say so ***sarcasm*…
Ok if you say so ***sarcasm**. I guess the words self made has a totally new meaning these days