Raila Odinga Explains Why He’s Missing In Action In ‘Maandamano’ Protests

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party leader Raila Odinga has said that he is recovering from a flu, which is why he has not been seen in public since the anti-government protests began on Wednesday.

Odinga, who did not disclose his current whereabouts, said that he was feeling slightly unwell but that he is on the mend. He also denied claims that he and other coalition leaders are hiding, saying that they are leading the protests from different parts of the country.

On why his co-principals, including Narc Kenya Party leader Martha Karua and Wiper’s Kalonzo Musyoka, have not been leading the demonstrations as they have always done, Odinga said that the protests are for all Kenyans and that it is not mandatory for them to be present.

Odinga also slammed President William Ruto and his Kenya Kwanza team, accusing them of prejudice in their utterances and constant calls for peace. He vowed to continue with the protests.

According to Odinga, the President has not personally called him to discuss the way forward and he has not demanded a ‘handshake’ as Kenya Kwanza leaders have continuously alleged.

Odinga’s explanation comes after some Kenyans expressed concern about his whereabouts and whether he was still committed to the protests. The protests were called in response to the recent increase in fuel prices.

The protests have been met with a heavy police presence, and there have been reports of violence and arrests. Odinga has called on the police to exercise restraint and to allow the protesters to exercise their right to assembly