Raila’s Demonstrations: A Reflection of Political Tensions or Uhuru’s Influence?

There has been a growing concern among Kenyans that former President Uhuru Kenyatta is micromanaging the political activities of his ally, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

With Uhuru’s endorsement of Raila as his preferred presidential candidate in the last election, there are those who believe that Uhuru is trying to maintain control of Kenyan politics from behind the scenes.

However, it is important to note that Uhuru is no longer the president of Kenya, and he has no constitutional mandate to micromanage the political activities of anyone, including Raila Odinga.

The fact that Raila lost to William Ruto in the last election shows that Uhuru’s influence is not absolute, and that the Kenyan people ultimately have the final say in who becomes their president.

Furthermore, Raila has been a political figure in Kenya for several decades, and he is known for his ability to mobilize and organize his supporters without the help of any external influence.

While Uhuru may have endorsed him, Raila is still a formidable politician who can stand on his own and make decisions that are in the best interests of his party and his supporters.

It is also important to note that Raila has been organizing demonstrations and protests against the Ruto administration, not at the behest of Uhuru, but because he believes that the government is not serving the interests of Kenyans.

These demonstrations are not aimed at destabilizing the country, but rather at holding the government accountable and ensuring that the voice of the people is heard.

In conclusion, while there may be concerns that Uhuru is micromanaging the political activities of Raila Odinga, there is no evidence to suggest that this is the case.

Raila is a political heavyweight in his own right, and he is capable of making his own decisions without the influence of anyone else.

The ongoing political tensions in Kenya are a reflection of deeper issues within the country, and it is up to all leaders to work towards resolving these issues in a peaceful and democratic manner.