Raila: I’ve not said I’m running for president in 2027
ODM is currently preparing for internal party elections ahead of a major National Delegates Convention (NDC) scheduled for October.
ODM is currently preparing for internal party elections ahead of a major National Delegates Convention (NDC) scheduled for October.
The former PM said the cooperation is meant to stabilise the country, not to forge a long-term political merger with the ruling UDA party.
Raila revealed that former president Uhuru Kenyatta called him from the United States at the height of the protests and urged him to speak with President Ruto to prevent the country from descending into chaos.
Raila noted that the issues raised by Gen Z protestors in June 2024 were the same grievances the opposition had been highlighting a year earlier
He also used the opportunity to warn young people against being misled into destructive actions during protests.
According to Raila, such an approach preserves the dignity and human rights of suspects and lends credibility to state actions.
He proposed the creation of an inclusive Inter-Generational National Conclave, bringing together voices from all segments of society to push for reforms that can unite the country and promote stability.
He warned that the day’s meaning was at risk of being lost, raising concern over attempts to turn the commemoration into a chaotic or politically opportunistic affair.
Top government officials, including Cabinet Secretaries, Members of Parliament, Governors, and diplomats are attending the event. Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is also present.