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Opinion: Kenyatta’s fierce promotion of Odinga

Kibaki left me a Sh5 trillion economy, today, the person I will hand government to, and its is that person [Raila Odnga] (referring to shouts of Baba) Yes! Yes! The one I will handle the government, and you have mentioned him, I will leave him an economy of Sh13 trillion. Then you say I have not worked? From five to 13 trillion economy?” (Uhuru Kenyatta, 23.02.2022).

We saw the first endorsement from President Uhuru Kenyatta towards his former adversaries in Orange Democratic Movement Raila Odinga on the 11th February. Now, on the 23rd February 2022 his gone further. We can easily see the Azimio la Umoja are in the good graces of the Jubilee Party and we are just awaiting One Kenya Alliance (OKA) will be dissolved to join Odinga too. However, today is the proof of how Kenyatta show his true friend and who his vouching for while throwing tantrums towards his Vice or Deputy William Ruto. Which is the opposition in the up-coming election.

There is clearly no love lost and DP Ruto is getting targeted.

Just see this first quote, which speaks of his traditional ritual of coming with envelopes to churches:

But don’t come here with stolen money to lie to us (huge applause) No! You can’t bring stolen money to us and then tell us where we should go/ head carrying the Bible. It is you who is heading to hell not these people. Isn’t it?” (Uhuru Kenyatta, 23.02.2022).

We know that he said these words to mock and tell what he thinks of his DP. While it is striking that he was his running mate in two elections. Secondly, he never used the judiciary or the authorities to invest his stolen funds. Therefore, the President allowed him and let him go. Because, Kenyatta needed Ruto and now he doesn’t… also… he knows Odinga will follow where he left off and can have conversations with like he did with Moi to get advice. Nevertheless, we will see how that goes or will be.

Here he is mocking the vehicle-rallies of Ruto and saying his throwing around insults:

I have no problem with anybody but lets speak the truth. Our people are not foolish. And our leaders should not fear to tell their people the truth because the wave is towards whatever end. Get strong men and women who will tell people the truth. They are always dancing on top of vehicles; they don’t work other than insults If you look at where I am headed… and our old men told you, an old man seated sees father than a boy on a tree. I will sit with mzee and we will discuss and see what is going on. But if you decide to follow those who just throw words around, that’s not the way to go” (Uhuru Kenyatta, 23.02.2022).

The funniest part about this is that Kenyatta have been no difference in previous campaigns. Kenyatta has acted alike. So, we have seen this before and Kenyatta did this towards his opponents. Heck, his throwing insults and insinuations towards Ruto. While he never acted towards that in the two terms. Except Kenyatta has done the same… he has campaigned like this and spoken a lot of ill words. It is not like Kenyatta been a silent lamb and angel on the campaign trail in the past.

Yes, there been times Ruto has gone way to far and his campaigning has become vicious. It was a reason why Kenyatta and Ruto needed to defend themselves in the ICC. That didn’t happen over nothing… and these will be remembered for that. Even if they were never charged or indicted. They still had a case, which they we’re acquitted from after witness intimidation and lack of witnesses. Therefore, there is a reason he says this now. But we should never forget that and he participated in it too. It wasn’t just Ruto, but he was as well. If not he wouldn’t had the need to travel and explain himself in the Hague. So, please … don’t act a fool, because it doesn’t make you look good.

Final plea for Odinga:

And I ask you, lets support that Mzee and push him (back him). Even this, my young man, when he gets back on track, we will give him (the seat) later on. I don’t have any problem. I have not denied anyone, But for now, lets focus” (Uhuru Kenyatta, 23.02.2022).

This is just the usual business from Kenyatta and his show of support towards Odinga now. That is the story and his wish for succession. We know the state and the grand support is for him. At this point, Odinga is the man and the force to be reckon with. As he has so much support across the political sphere and Ruto has the other side-kicks. Therefore, there has to be another wave to change this…

However, we never know how tomorrow looks like. In this matter, the handshake and these two gentlemen are unified in their mission for peace, but we don’t know how they will really serve the republic. So… I don’t expect greatness, but more mediocrity. As that is what it’s delivered of late and don’t expect it to change.

The words might be beautiful … but the reality … isn’t Canaan or any sort of paradise. It is just the same place and someone is tearing down campaign posters from the same walls as before the campaigns. They were there a moment ago kissing babies and promising cheaper UNGA, but now that the elections are over. These folks won’t even return … and if they do… it’s an by-election. Peace.

Opinion: When is OKA officially gone? [As we are patiently awaiting to pronounce it dead]

The One Kenya Alliance (OKA) was a short-sighted vehicle for former CORD/NASA principals. A few of them has already left the fold and is now part of the Deputy President William Ruto’s alliance. These are Moses Wetan’gula and Musalia Mudavadi. Those two left it and together with Ruto created the Kenya Kwanza Alliance.

The ones left behind with prominence are Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, Gideon Moi and Marta Karua. It is now the talks of the future for these three and their parties, which are the OKA at this very moment. However, OKA is only a temporary gig and it lost even more steam when Amani National Congress (ANC) and Forum for the Restoration of Democracy–Kenya (FORD-Kenya) left it.

The Wiper Democratic Movement (WDM), Kenya African National Union (KANU) and National Rainbow Coalition (NARC-Kenya) all has choices to make, but it is written in the starts. Unless, they want to go it alone. That is in doubt, as the strength is with the strongest allies. Therefore, these folks needs to look outside. Because, they know perfectly well that they have no hold or grasp to push any narrative or story to sell during the campaigns.

This is why we know these are now negotiating and ensuring a safe-haven in the Azimio la Umoja coalition, which will have the backing of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the Jubilee Party. As these two are gearing up a successive campaign for Raila Odinga to become the fifth President of Kenya.

Nevertheless, that means the likes of Kalonzo Musyoka have to trade away his hot-shot spot and degrade his stance on being the top-dog in the up-coming elections. He will again become a co-principal and follow the direction of Odinga. That got to sting after trying to do this on his own with the OKA coalition. Which is soon defunct and a relic of the 2022 elections.

Since the OKA was built on sand and not on mountain grounds. It was bound to be taken by the waves of the sea and eventually get destroyed. That is evidentially what’s happening, as the Azimio la Umoja and OKA is planning an agreement in the near future. If that is true, than the OKA is on it’s deathbed and soon done as a unit.

That means Kalonzo, Moi and Karua is trying to get a cut and a significant place in the possible new administration. They are all doing the bidding and ensuring their opportunity to eat post-election 2022. These folks are just trying to get a digestible meal and hoping Odinga takes the tab. That’s how it looks from a far….

We can just wonder how Odinga and his team is taking this. As this has been an expected move for months. The end of OKA was already there when Mudavadi and Wetangula decided their path. Now, the rest has to find a decent home and shelter. The only viable place is under the wings of Odinga. Therefore, they are seeking it… but trying to carve the best out of it. As they want to buy and sell their parties for the most political capital. That is the initial drive now.

We just have to see if it was a trade of bargain or overprice in the coming days. As we know the egos and the people in question has high belief of their own value. It is just time to see if it will be equated or be devalued by the ones across the table. Peace.

FYI: OKA is dead, we are just awaiting the pronunciation of it. So, the ones believing in it can mourn.

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Opinion: Wanjigi might be rich but Odinga owns the ODM Party

The mysteriously wealthy billionaire Jim Wanjigi might aspire to become the Presidential Flag-Bearer for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). However, that enterprise is a mission of a fool and there is no hope of redemption for that man.

Raila Odinga is the ODM and the ODM is Raila Odinga. Because of that fact… Wanjigi has no chance to pass or able to circumvent Odinga. It is a reason why Odinga was the candidate for the CORD coalition and NASA coalition in the last two elections. Not only was the ODM the strongest party and held the most political capital. But Odinga was the big-man and the one to follow within the co-principals. Even if Odinga had promised things differently in the coalition agreements and he jumped the cue.

Jim Wanjigi might have bankrolled the National Super Alliance (NASA) in the previous election. He own fancy bulletproof V8 and have a mansion with a bunker underneath. Still, his far from prestigious or a massive candidate from within to conquer Odinga. Well… that will only end in tears.

He might take away his funding of the party and the Azimo la Umoja, but that is to be expected by a billionaire like him. His there for selfish reasons and just like he broke way from the Jubilee ahead of the last election. The same could easily happen here.

Wanjigi has to prove to a National Delegations Convention of the party that his worthy and has more assets in a campaign than Odinga. That is a mission and enterprise bound to fail. Wanjigi might be rich, but he is clearly not that bright or street-smart. Because, even miles away you can see how this will only go wrong for him. There is no way he can win or aspire to win.

Odinga have been the party leader since it’s inception and held this role since then. He has been the Presidential Candidate and there never been any doubt about that. That’s why Wanjigi is trying to forge his way into a place, which Odinga has held for 17 years now.

To believe anyone else become the Presidential Candidate in the ODM is ridiculous and a waste of time. As Kenyatta has endorsed Odinga and a major parts of the governors. All things are aligned for Baba the 5th. There will be no reason to jeopardize that now and give way within the party. The party which he has been the MVP of for so long.

It is just like Jim wants to waste time and try to be more influential than he really is. He might have lists of the high ranking officials and politicians he has paid-off. However, these will not save his campaign or his ability to get ahead in the ODM party.

The results will be humiliating and only show that money cannot by everything. Some things are written in stone and the ODM is Baba’s party. It is maybe revealing that Wanjigi don’t want to live with that and prefers an illusion. The ODM will not shelter him this way and neither will it serve him kindly.

This is a game where Wanjigi cannot win. His money might make some people dance, but at this very moment. The ODM will not sing his songs and neither will they give him the throne. That is already reserved and the ones thinking otherwise haven’t learned a lesson from the past. There is no need for other candidates, as long as Odinga is residing. His the automatic Presidential candidate and that’s just the way things are. Peace.