By Frank Kamuntu
Kenya’s opposition chief, Raila Odinga, was among the high-profile dignitaries attending the launch of the South Sudan Mediation Process at State House on Thursday, May 9.
Nairobi charged itself with ending the conflict and political instability in South Sudan under the Tumaini Initiative, which was backed by regional leaders.
President William Ruto was playing host to presidents and heads of state during the launch of the initiative.
The leaders in attendance included presidents Lazarus Chakwera (Malawi), Hakainde Hichilema (Zambia), Faustin-Archange Touadéra (Central African Republic), Emmerson Mnangagwa (Zimbabwe), Salva Kiir (South Sudan), and Moussa Faki, the African Union Commission chairperson.
Raila’s presence at the high-level assembly would not go unnoticed.
This was days after he castigated Ruto’s administration over what he suggested was cluelessness, unleashing harsh labels at the president and members of his cabinet.
He questioned if anything tangible had been done in the country since the opposition coalition party called off street protests.
Raila accused Ruto of appointing supposedly corrupt loyalists, pointing out the fertiliser scandal as a case for reference.
What Did Kenyans Say?
Observant Kenyans found it odd for Raila to find his way to State House a week later.
See some reactions below: @Irene Koki said:
“What is Raila Odinga doing at state house? He did not respect the president.”
@Samuel Nyambura: “Raila is here and there other day he was breathing fire. He also seems not know where the steering wheel is.”
@Julius Muchoki: “Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua had warned Raila won’t step at the state house, where is he?”
@Kish Murimi: “What changed in the few days for him (Raila) to find himself at state house? Politics is really confusing.”
@Joash Job: “These people are never enemies. A few days ago he was on Ruto’s neck, today it was all good vibes and Inshallah. haha.”
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