Two edged sword: Raila-Ruto deal can build, destroy country at will

President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at State House, in Mombasa, on February 24, 2025. [PCS]

President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga have committed to implementing a report of the defunct National Dialogue Committee (Nadco) which promises constitutional amendments.

If they stay true to their word, the pair, now cooperating formally through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) they signed last week, would not hesitate to amend constitutional provisions that do not require a referendum.

Both Dr Ruto and Raila have said they would use their partnership to drive progress and solve the country’s challenges. The MoU they signed includes provisions for easing the burden on the shoulders of Kenyans, curbing opulence, ending abductions and fighting corruption.