Why Raila Stopped Opposing Ruto Publicly

Less than three months ago, opposition leader Raila Odinga publicly criticized President William Ruto and his Kenya Kwanza government for their handling of issues impacting the lives of Kenyans.

The outspoken opposition leader has been silent over the past three months amid complaints from Kenyans over high cost of life and “punitive tax” policies that have implemented by President Ruto’s administration.

Odinga in the course of July said that he gave the ongoing Kimani Ichungwa and Kalonzo-led Bomas talks time to resolve on sticky issues that resulted from the disputed 2022 polls. The opposition supremo said that he would return to the streets if the government failed to act quickly.

But Raila’s silence has raised concern amongst Kenyans who now wants him to speak to the current economic situation in the country.

But speaking in a interview on Wednesday night, Political analyst and governance expert Philip Kisa opines that Raila could be silent because of two reasons.

The expert says that Mr Odinga might have already entered into a deal with President William Ruto and is currently dining with the head of state. Kisa opines that a man speaks only when he has nothing to eat.

Secondly Kisa also holds the view that Odinga has taken his entire political career fighting governments and could be figuring out how he is going to start living his life outside active politics.

“I will look for Raila and ask him what he is eating. You know a man speaks only when he has nothing to eat.” He said as he laughed.

“Secondly Raila has taken his entire life fighting for the people and the energy he had 20 years ago is not he same as the one he has now. I think he is preparing to retire from politics maybe 5 years from now.” He said.