Kenya opposition chief Raila Odinga under fire on State ‘deal’
Azimio la Umoja Coalition Leader Raila Odinga at the Jaramongi Oginga Odinga Foundation (JOOF) in Nairobi, Kenya during the candle lightning vigil in honor of those who passed away during the anti-government protests on July 26, 2023. PHOTO | NMG
Former Kenyan prime minister Raila Odinga has come under heavy criticism from civil society groups and some opposition parties, for appearing to prop up President William Ruto’s government amid a youth-led uprising pushing for the latter’s resignation.
Mr Odinga, who is a candidate for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship in February 2025, is believed to have negotiated a deal that saw four members of his ODM party take up key positions, including that of Finance minister, in President Ruto’s reconstituted Cabinet this week.
