Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga has opened up to CNN International, hours after his arch-rival President Uhuru Kenyatta was inaugurated for his second term.
Uhuru and his Deputy William Ruto were sworn-in on Tuesday at Kasarani stadium.
Raila and his NASA coalition has since vowed not to recognise him as president, saying he is an illegitimate president following a boycotted fresh presidential election on October 26.
During an interview with CNN from his Capitol Hill offices on Wednesday, the former prime minister told the world that his NASA coalition "will abide by the constitution."
The statement came after he declared that he would be sworn in as Kenya's fifth president on December 12, a day Kenyans will be celebrating Jamhuri Day.
According to him, he will be sworn in by the people through his People's Assembly as the Constitution clearly says the sovereignty lies with the people.
Odinga vowed to give Uhuru's government sleepless nights until he is ejected and Kenyans get electoral justice and right to their democratic freedom.
If he swears himself in, Odinga risks being hanged for treason.
Thursday, 30 November 2017
Wednesday, 29 November 2017
Molo; residents to benefit from free male circumcision
Locals from Molo Sub County are set to benefit from a two days free medical camp organised by Kimani Kuria foundation.
Kuria the Chairman of the foundation said the medical camp which will be held at St joseph clinic elburgon will cater for all those who are interested.
He said a team of 10 doctors, specialists and nurses will oversee the process adding that it will reduce the burden on parents who can't afford to cater for the expenses due to change in harvest pattern and economic fall down due to the electioneering process which took almost a year causing most businesses to paralyse.
Kuria said the initiative is part of the annual event the foundation will be holding to give back to the community adding that next year it will expand to other areas.
Speaking to the press in Molo town, Kuria urged parents to take advantage of the foundation initiative since it will be beneficial to the young boys as it adds value such as reducing risks of HIV infection.
He added that the main aim of the camp is to treat the locals who most of the times have difficulties in accessing affordable quality treatment.
"I urge all locals to turn up in their numbers and take advantage of this exercise since this is my Christmas gift to the people of Molo sub county and its environs," he said.
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Raila Odinga to tour Eldoret on Sunday.
National Super Alliance (NASA) leader Raila Odinga will this Sunday tour Uasin Gishu County, Deputy President William Ruto’s backyard.
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) member Kipkorir Arap Menjo said the opposition leader will attend a Sunday Mass at the Eldoret Catholic Diocese in honor of the deceased Bishop Cornelius Korir.
“I want to confirm that NASA chief Raila Odinga will attend a Sunday service mass at 10:00 am and thereafter address supporters in Eldoret town before going back to Nairobi,” he said in Eldoret town, Wednesday.
“I call upon all NASA supporters in the county to come out in large numbers and welcome the people’s president. Let us show him some love as he lands in our county,” he added.
He, however, called upon supporters to maintain peace and refrain from actions that may cause violence as they are waiting for the way forward from the party leader after the Supreme Court upheld President Uhuru Kenyatta’s win.
“Let us maintain peace no matter our political and tribal affiliations since Kenya is for all of us and not some few self-centered individuals,” noted Menjo.
Monday, 27 November 2017
A tale of one country, two presidents?
A tale of one country, two presidents?
NASA's threat to swear in Raila tomorrow puts the country in unchartered waters, presenting the most difficult situation for the nation since its independence.
As a country, we have had disputes in the past, but none ranks in magnitude like the one at our hands now.
This comes at a time when the country is highly divided. To have a situation where each side of the country will have its own President would have serious ramification on national unity.
That is why it would be prudent to dissuade Raila from his move that is likely to plunge the country into the abyss.
Leaders must be willing to sit on the round table of dialogue to remove the air of uncertainty in the country.
We do not want a tale of one country, two Presidents as has been the case with a few of our African states resulting in seething animosities between the different nationalities within our nation state.
The two great leaders nmust put the country before their personal ambition and agree on an amicable way forward.
Kenya cannot afford one more day of uncertainty as the economy has suffered massive loses due to the protracted political conflict.
By destroying the present, we are busy destroying the future of our children and their children.
Pray that as the sun sets tomorrow, we shall have one President for the Nation of Kenya.
NASA's threat to swear in Raila tomorrow puts the country in unchartered waters, presenting the most difficult situation for the nation since its independence.
As a country, we have had disputes in the past, but none ranks in magnitude like the one at our hands now.
This comes at a time when the country is highly divided. To have a situation where each side of the country will have its own President would have serious ramification on national unity.
That is why it would be prudent to dissuade Raila from his move that is likely to plunge the country into the abyss.
Leaders must be willing to sit on the round table of dialogue to remove the air of uncertainty in the country.
We do not want a tale of one country, two Presidents as has been the case with a few of our African states resulting in seething animosities between the different nationalities within our nation state.
The two great leaders nmust put the country before their personal ambition and agree on an amicable way forward.
Kenya cannot afford one more day of uncertainty as the economy has suffered massive loses due to the protracted political conflict.
By destroying the present, we are busy destroying the future of our children and their children.
Pray that as the sun sets tomorrow, we shall have one President for the Nation of Kenya.
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