Ruto caves in to Raila’s demands
Ruto caves in to Raila's demands; to grant the Azimio leader constitutional powers to execute his opposition mandate
Ruto caves in to Raila’s demands; to grant the Azimio leader constitutional powers to execute his opposition mandate.
President William Ruto reportedly gave Kenya Kwanza members of the National Assembly (NA) and Senate the order to introduce a bill giving Azimio Chief Raila Odinga constitutional authority to carry out his opposition mandate.
The MPs acknowledged to the press that Ruto wanted them to draft a bill creating the post and office of the Official Opposition Leader when they spoke to the media on Monday, December 5.
The events coincided with requests for the government to let a fully functional opposition to act as checks and balances from Raila and co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka.
The bill would be one of the first to be introduced in Parliament after the members return from their break, according to insiders.
Ruto, however, issued a warning to Kenya Kwanza affiliates who were becoming more unified in their criticism of the government and warming up to the opposition.
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While the legislature was required to check the executive branch, he explained that some MPs were going beyond their authority and overshadowing the opposition.
“Sometimes there is the temptation to join the opposition in doing certain things. Avoid the urge to do so when they are doing their job,” Ruto cautioned.
Amid criticism of the state lifting the ban on genetically modified organisms (GMO) maize and launching the Hustler Fund, the President insisted that MPs were his footsoldiers in ensuring he delivers to Kenyans.
“Let us take advantage of Parliament so you can prosecute the government’s agenda and articulate the issues that concern your constituents. You have a huge stake in its success,” he reiterated.
On his part, the leader of the majority in the national assembly, Kimani Ichungwah, assured the head of state that the legislature will undertake its roles effectively.
“We have committed to keeping our government in check to ensure accountability and that we can deliver on that huge agenda that we promised the people of Kenya,” Ichungwah remarked.
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