Raila Odinga, the leader of Azimio la Umoja, has explained his future plans, promising to make a major announcement that will have a significant impact on Kenyan politics.
Raila stated in Siaya County on Friday that he will not relent in his pursuit of a better Kenya, and that he will soon reveal his next move and show his supporters the path to take.
“Do not give up. Be strong because I am not yet tired. Should I give up or continue? I will give directions on the path we shall take when the time is right.
Going forward, we want to bring change to our people so that Kenyans can live a comfortable life. That is what service to the nation is all about,” Said Raila according to reports.
Trying to explain his silence after Ruto succeeded former president Uhuru Kenyatta, the Azimio leader acknowledged that he retreated to plan his next move, which he will make public soon.
Raila has distanced himself from claims that he is pushing for reforms in order to gain power and profit from it.
“It is not for Raila or Ida to get something out of it. We can still stay like this and life will move on. So, the things we are doing are not just because we want to get something. We must see change.
It is not about Raila becoming president. It is about better services – affordable food, clean water, employment to millions of youths and better healthcare for all.” Raila explained.
When the time comes for him to leave politics, he will do so peacefully.
“People are saying Raila is tired and should retire. I will not stop fighting for a better country. Until such a time when things will be fine in Kenya, we shall continue calling for better governance.
“When my time to retire from politics comes, I will peacefully exit the stage. There shouldn’t be any discussion about that. Our focus now should be reforming the politics of this country so that democracy may thrive,” Raila stated.
Siaya Governor James Orengo, who also attended the event, urged Kenyans to brace themselves for Raila’s upcoming directive, predicting that it will surprise many.
