Ruto allies fault Raila on plan to resume protests

President William Ruto and other political leaders from Western region during interdenominational and thanks giving prayers at Bungoma airstrip on August 27, 2023. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has faced severe criticism due to his intentions to resume protests in case the ongoing bipartisan negotiations fall short of expectations.

During a visit to Kajiado county on Saturday, Raila, accompanied by Martha Karua, issued a warning that he might mobilise his supporters to return to the streets if the discussions led by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah do not yield positive results.