Raila to Ruto: You have failed Kenyans

Azimio Leader Raila Odinga flags off food and non-food items to flood victims in Mukuru Kwa Njenga at Reuben Secondary School in Nairobi on May 03, 2024. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Opposition leader Raila Odinga wants President William Ruto to declare the ongoing flood crisis a national disaster to enhance the level of response.

The former prime minister said only such a move would unlock aid from foreign nations in fighting the crisis, even as he faulted the government's response.

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