Martha Karua rejects collaboration with Raila Odinga amid scrutiny over his ties with the Kenya Kwanza government. She stresses Odinga must choose between formalizing an alliance or committing to opposition. Odinga questions the viability of Fred Matiang’i’s presidential aspirations, emphasizing the need for national support rather than just regional backing.
Martha Karua, the leader of the People’s Liberation Party, has decisively rejected any possibility of collaboration with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. This stance arises amid growing scrutiny over Odinga’s connection with President William Ruto’s government. Karua insists that Odinga must choose between formalizing a coalition with Kenya Kwanza or reaffirming his commitment to the opposition, as current actions appear legally untenable.
Karua has criticized Odinga for his interactions with the government, stressing that such conduct, without a binding agreement with President Ruto, is illegal. She insists on the need to formalize any accord within constitutional parameters, referring to Odinga’s current relationship as an “illegal cohabitation” in the Kenya Kwanza administration.
The political trajectory of Odinga remains unpredictable. His recent two-week consultative tour concluded with a meeting in Nairobi addressing issues related to the Social Health Authority. During a forum in Wajir, he dismissed potential partnerships with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for the upcoming 2027 elections.
Furthermore, Odinga expressed skepticism regarding the presidential ambitions of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i. He emphasized that successful candidacy requires broader national support rather than relying solely on regional votes, particularly highlighting that the votes from Kisii County would not suffice for a presidential victory.
Odinga remarked, “Someone running for the presidency cannot be elected based on Kisii votes, Luo votes, Luhya votes, or even Mount Kenya votes,” during his interaction with Kisii County residents. He acknowledged a lack of confirmation from Matiang’i concerning his presidential intentions, deeming the related reports speculative.
In summary, Martha Karua has vehemently opposed any collaboration with Raila Odinga, highlighting the need for clarity in his political stance regarding the Kenya Kwanza government. She deems his current dealings as unlawful and stresses the importance of formalizing agreements. Meanwhile, Odinga remains noncommittal about the presidential aspirations of Matiang’i, underscoring the necessity of widespread support for a successful candidacy in future elections.
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