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Today, I argue that Raila Odinga lacks the moral authority to lead demonstrations against any regime. This is because his political fight for the people has been inconsistent and ends with personal gains.
On March 20, 2023, the opposition leader called for countrywide demonstrations, which stilled Nairobi. His call divided the country right down the middle because Raila has 6.9 million supporters against Ruto's 7.1 million going by the last election results.
His concerns are the high cost of living, the need for consultative electoral reforms and the alleged electoral fraud. He has scheduled weekly demonstrations-which he has said will happen every Monday and Thursday until the government agrees to the opposition's demands.
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