Raila Outlines His Conditions for Collaborating with Ruto

Former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga is now calling for the compensation of victims of the 2023 Azimio anti-government protests as well as those of Gen Z demos last year.

Speaking in Mombasa, Raila said the compensation must be given to those who got injured in the two protests.

To those who lost their lives, the former PM said that their families should be compensated.

According to Raila, this is just one of the conditions they have put in place for negotiations with the government.

He, however, noted that while the compensation is a condition, what is important is to ensure such acts do not happen again in the country.

“Wale vijana ambao walipata majeraha na wazazi wa wale ambao waliuawa mwaka wa 2023 wakati wa maandamano ya Azimio na ya mwaka jana ya Gen Z wapewe ridhaa au jamii yao wapewe ridhaa. Hio ni sharti ambalo tumeweka tukubaliane. Muhimu zaidi ni kwamba maneno hayo yakome yasiwe yanaendelea katika nchi yetu,” he said.

This loosely translates to, “The youths who were injured and the parents of those who were killed in 2023 during the Azimio protests and last year’s Gen Z protests should be compensated or their families compensated. That is a condition we have agreed upon. The most important thing is that such acts should not continue in our country.”

During his remarks, Raila stated that in his consultations, various issues that need fixing have come up.

He said these include ethnic discrimination, especially when Kenyans are looking for jobs, corruption, weakening devolution, especially in health, education matters and the arbitrary arrests and enforced disappearances.

He insisted that these are just some of the many issues Kenyans want to see improved.

The meeting was held at the Elimu na Mazingira Building in Mombasa ahead of a crucial consultative meeting with the ODM Mombasa branch leadership.

According to Mombasa Governor and ODM deputy party leader Abdulswamad Nassir, their discussions focused on strengthening party structures, enhancing grassroots mobilization, and aligning the vision for a more prosperous and equitable future for all.

“As we continue to advance the ideals of justice, inclusivity, and development, this engagement reaffirms our commitment to unity and progress within the ODM family and for the people of Mombasa,” he said.