RAILA ANNOUNCES RETURN OF WEEKLY PROTESTS.

Azimio Leader Raila Odinga on Wednesday, June 7, warned of an imminent return of nationwide protests.

Speaking at Chungwa House after meeting Abagusii leaders, Raila revealed that the government, headed by President William Ruto, had turned a deaf ear to Kenyans’ plight, leaving the opposition with no alternative but to return to the streets.

He further accused the President of riding on the hustler narrative euphoria during campaigns and quickly discarding it after assuming the presidency.

“This government identified themselves as hustlers who were in tune with mama mbogas, boda bodas and jua kali. Why have they changed their language now?” the former prime minister posed.

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Raila remarked that the real hustlers were now tired of the continually rising cost of living and were ready to dissent.

“With fellow Azimio principals, we will on Thursday, June 8, give way forward regarding the controversial Finance Bill, 2023,” he stated.

He argued that the Head of State’s policies contained in the Finance Bill 2023 did not solve problems afflicting the Kenyan population but instead compounded them.

He cited the maize flour prices noting that Ruto, who had promised to lower the cost immediately after he assumed office was still rising alongside the crucial oil prices.

“He (Ruto) promised that once he puts the Bible down, the price of Unga would drop from Ksh200 to Ksh70.

“They are now bringing a Finance Bill. Leave alone the housing levy, there are other taxes in that bill if implemented will make the cost-of-living skyrocket,” Raila explained, justifying the need for public action.

As a result, he warned that should parliamentarians pass the bill as it is, the opposition will swing into action and take their grievances to the streets.