Keep off Kenyan politics - Raila tells foreigners

He asked foreign countries to wait for the verdict of the Supreme Court.

In Summary

• Raila was addressing the nation at KICC on Monday after filing the presidential election petition, which is challenging the declaration of William Ruto as the president-elect.

• He expressed confidence in that they have enough evidence to have the Supreme Court give its verdict in the Coalition's favour.

Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga outside Supreme sub registry after filing of Presidential petition seeking to nullify the declaration of William Ruto as the President elect on August 22,2022
Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga outside Supreme sub registry after filing of Presidential petition seeking to nullify the declaration of William Ruto as the President elect on August 22,2022
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has urged foreign countries to cease meddling in Kenyan politics.

The Azimio leader asked foreign countries to wait for the verdict of the Supreme Court that is set to hear and determine the case filed before it.

Raila was addressing the nation at KICC on Monday after filing the presidential election petition when he made the remarks.

"Ata marafiki wetu kutoka ng'ambo ambao wako hapa, tungependa kuwasihi wawe na subira. Wasijiingize katika mambo ya siasa ya kindani ya Kenya. Waache Wakenya wasuluhishe mambo yako kama wakenya," he said.

This loosely translates to, "We would like to urge our foreign partners who are here to be calm. They should not be involved in our political matters. They should allow Kenyans to solve their issues as Kenyans".

Raila expressed confidence in that they have enough evidence that sees the Supreme Court rule in their favour.

"Tuna uhakika ya kwamba tuko na ushawishi wa kutosha kuonesha kuwa sisi ndio tulishinda uchaguzi wa 2022 (We are confident that our evidence will prove that we are the ones who won the 2022 elections)," he said.

On Monday, the UK Ambassador to Kenya Jane Marriott reiterated that the UK and herself did not have a preferred candidate for the August 9, general elections.

She dismissed claims that stated otherwise.

“For the avoidance of doubt, I want to categorically reiterate that the United Kingdom does not support or have a view on any candidates or parties in elections. Who Kenyans elect is a matter for the people of Kenya,” she said.

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