I'm willing to advise if you want - Raila now tells Ruto

"From my point of view they have started off badly."

In Summary
  • The Azimio Boss said that according to experts, the government is not doing anything to revive the economy.
  • Raila said the government is trying to paint Kenya as stable yet the economy is bad.
Azimio leader Raila Odinga speaks on August 14, 2023.
Azimio leader Raila Odinga speaks on August 14, 2023.
Image: RAILA ODINGA/X

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has said that the government is heading in the wrong direction.

The Azimio Boss said that according to experts, the government is not doing anything to revive the economy.

He added that the government's priorities are misplaced saying he is willing to give advice to the government.

"Kenyan entrepreneurs cannot thrive because the environment is not good. They are trying to go upside down. Their priorities are not okay at this time," he said.

The ODM chief went on to say he is ready to offer advice if needed, to turn around the country's situation.

"If they want my advice I am willing to give them, but from my point of view they have started off badly." 

Raila, however, said that the government is not willing to take advice from him.

"Hao wanajua kila kitu, hii serikali haiwezi kushauriwa. Wao ni mataalamu kwa kila kitu. Ukijaribu kusema kitu wanasema unatafuta nusu mkate hata robo hatutaki. Tuko sawa vile tuko," he siad.

(They pretend to know everything; they are experts in everything. If you try to say something it comes off as if you are asking for a handshake, but we do not want. We are okay just the way we are).

The Azimio boss said the government is trying to paint Kenya as stable yet the economy is bad.

Azimio was given a chance to present their proposals to the National Dialogue Committee.

In their memorandum, Azimio highlighted how the Kenya Kwanza government can improve in terms of governance and inclusivity. 

According to Azimio, the ruling regime has failed the test of ethnic diversity and regional balance as required by the Constitution in Public and State Appointments.

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