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Raila: Ruto, Gachagua handing state jobs to their tribesmen

Azimio leaders Raila Odinga (second right) and Martha Karua (right) in Kitui on February 21, 2023.

Azimio leaders Raila Odinga (second right) and Martha Karua (right) in Kitui on February 21, 2023.

Photo credit: Kitavi Mutua | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party leader Raila Odinga has warned that the country risks becoming ethnically balkanised due to the skewed public appointments made by President William Ruto’s administration.
  • Mr Odinga accused President Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua of being biased against communities that opposed their bid while handing their own people the lion’s share of state positions and resources. 
  • As a result, he said most communities in the country were feeling alienated.

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party leader Raila Odinga has warned that the country risks becoming ethnically balkanised due to the skewed public appointments made by President William Ruto’s administration.

Mr Odinga accused President Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua of being biased against communities that opposed their bid while handing their own people the lion’s share of state positions and resources.