Uhuru and Raila’s Surprise Meeting Amid Azimio Tension
On Monday, ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta convened with Raila Odinga, the leader of Azimio la Umoja, in a meeting that is widely interpreted as a signal of a robust opposition coalition forming.
Insiders released a pair of photographs featuring the two leaders together with additional members of the Jubilee Party from Kiambu County.
“Uhuru Kenyatta and Hon. Raila Odinga meeting Jubilee leaders from Kiambu County, and other party leaders this evening,” shared Pauline Njoroge, the Jubilee Party Deputy Organising Secretary.
While the intention behind the meeting remains undisclosed to the public, infrequent joint appearances of the two coalition leaders have been observed in recent months.
Earlier this week, opposition members also alleged that the former Head of State had formed a partnership with President William Ruto.
Within a few weeks, the ex-leader had discussions with ambassadors from three developed nations, namely Zhou Pingjian from China representing Kenya, Meg Whitman from the United States, and Neil Wigan, the British High Commissioner to Kenya.
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All the meetings took place at his Nairobi office.
During the weekend, Azimio leaders interpreted his gatherings as suspicious, accusing him of engaging with politicians who were rumored to have backed President William Ruto.
“Why is (former) President Uhuru Kenyatta meeting individuals who rigged our 2022 presidential elections,” Kaluma questioned.
“Keep off US ambassador Meg Whitman and her associates from the West.”
Political expert Mutahi Ngunyi remains unconvinced that the recent gathering involving Uhuru and Raila guarantees the formation of a robust opposition.
Instead, he alleged that the ex-president kept the former Prime Minister occupied without providing any concrete advantages.
“Politics of the rocking chair. Uhuru is keeping Raila busy, taking him nowhere. If he could not make him President in 2022, what will he make him now? This is a trap and if I am wrong, I do not choose to be right,” he shared.
“Azimio is dead. It was the big con of our political history. Raila should focus on ODM because Jubilee is also dead. This is what he should tell Uhuru: ‘Nothing Personal, just business’.”
Uhuru and Raila’s Surprise Meeting Amid Azimio Tension
