Raila says judicial inquiry illegal, meant to hide truth on Shakahola

Raila Odinga (centre) during the burial of Daniel Mwachiru Korokoro, who was detained alongside the opposition leader's father, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, in 1969. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard]

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has vowed to move to court to challenge President William Ruto's decision to establish a judicial inquest into the Shakahola deaths.

Speaking in Kilifi, Raila termed it unconstitutional, saying the president has no powers to create a judicial commission of inquiry.