In Summary:
Raila Odinga criticizes President Ruto’s allies, blaming them for misguiding the Head of State, and denounces the released KCPE results as scandalous. Raila questions the effectiveness of the Ruto government, expresses concerns about new taxes, and accuses UDA of internal conflicts leading to the postponement of elections. The opposition leader alleges that the exam irregularities reflect incompetence under Ruto’s leadership, stating it affects students negatively. Raila claims Ruto is responsible for the deterioration of government institutions since taking office last year.
On Raila’s Critique of Ruto’s Government:
At an ODM party stakeholders’ forum in Nyamira, Raila Odinga criticized President William Ruto’s allies, accusing them of providing misguided advice, particularly concerning the viral Ksh 17 billion oil scandal. Expressing doubts about the effective control of the Kenya Kwanza government, Raila argued that government systems have faltered under the Ruto administration.
Raila questioned the rationale behind the government’s inclination to introduce new taxes, expressing skepticism about their effectiveness. “We have gone back to where we were. This person (Ruto) has no idea what he is doing; he is told to increase taxes and he does, but the pot is leaking,” Raila remarked. He also alleged that internal conflicts within President Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party led to the decision to postpone elections to 2024.
On Raila’s Critique of KCPE Results Release:
Addressing the recently released Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) results, Raila labeled them inaccurate and scandalous. He attributed the exam irregularities to President Ruto and Deputy Rigathi Gachagua, emphasizing the detrimental impact on students. Raila raised concerns about the lack of differentiation in scores among students in one class, questioning the integrity of the examination.
Raila’s Accusations Against Ruto’s Leadership:
During a rally in Kisumu County, Raila accused President Ruto of presiding over the decline of the government and its institutions since assuming office last year. Simultaneously, he conducted a recruitment drive for his ODM party, emphasizing the need for change and competent leadership.
Raila’s strong words underscore a growing political tension, with the opposition leader firmly positioning himself against the policies and leadership of President Ruto’s government. The allegations of mismanagement, coupled with concerns about the education system’s integrity, further fuel the ongoing political discourse in the country.