On Monday 10, the leader of Azimio Raila Odinga caught Kenyans by surprise after deciding to bond a matatu to CBD for a spontaneous demonstration. During his address to Kenyans in Nairobi CBD on Monday, Raila expressed deep concern and claimed that his safety had been jeopardized during the Azimio demonstrations. He accused President William Ruto's administration of engaging in a purported political witch hunt against him.
Raila asserted that Ruto's government has relentlessly pursued him, citing an incident on Friday where shots were fired at his vehicle, putting his life at risk. Nonetheless, he reassured his supporters that he remains persistent and determined, willing to face any consequences that may arise from his unwavering stance.
"Kila mara huyu jamaa ananiwinda kama myama na nataka nimwambie yeye mungu yupo na nataka nimwambie siku ya Ijumatano tuko tayari. Gharanma ya masiha imepanda, Ruto amekataa kuskia...tutakusanya milioni 15 kutoa Ruto na Gachagua mamlakani ili hisionekane Raila ako peke yake," he stated
Accompanied by Wycliffe Oparanya, Raila urged Kenyans to turn out in significant numbers on Wednesday. In a surprising move on Monday, Raila caught many off guard by commuting to his workplace using a public service matatu.
Following recent appeals to boycott fuel purchases and walk to work, Raila led these protests because, according to the Azimio alliance, fuel prices have become unsustainable for regular people.
After President William Ruto enacted the Finance Act 2023, fuel prices in Nairobi soared to a record high of Ksh195 per litre. The knock-on effects of these high costs have pushed up the cost of necessities, particularly food goods, straining Kenyan households' already tight budgets.
Citing the Finance Act 2023, Raila Odinga highlights the introduction of various new taxes, including levies on petroleum products, a housing levy, and an insurance compensation levy.
