Raila has no moral authority to lead protests over cost of living

Raila Odinga (centre) with a section of Azimio la Umoja leaders during a presser at Capitol Hill, Nairobi, on March 23, 2023. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard]

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.