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Raila Odinga, leader of the Azimio la Umoja- One Kenya coalition, announces plans to issue directives on the country’s cost of living next week.
Raila Odinga, the leader of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition, revealed during the burial ceremony of ODM chairman Philip Makabon’go that the opposition will release directives on the country’s cost of living next week. Raila emphasized the need for a comprehensive statement on the financial outlook, expressing intent to review the proposed measures by the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Raila also criticized the President William Ruto-led administration’s recent clash with the judiciary, urging the courts to uphold their constitutional roles without succumbing to executive pressure. He assured the judiciary of the opposition’s support, declaring a willingness to defend constitutional principles alongside millions of Kenyan citizens.
Additionally, Raila raised concerns about the executive’s influence on Parliament, alleging that both Houses are captives of the executive. He criticized the rapid passage of bills without sufficient debate, suggesting an attempt to undermine the constitutional powers granted to county governments.
Raila stated, “They bring three bills to be passed in one afternoon. How can you discuss a bill in 3 minutes? They do that because they want to change this country and take us back to where we have come from through parliament.”