Jakakimba says Luo Nyanza must remain in broad-based government as Kenya marks first anniversary of Raila
He cautioned against attempts to reverse what he described as the Luo community’s collective resolve to work with the government, arguing that cooperation offers an opportunity to advance the region’s interests while contributing to national development.
Nairobi, Kenya - In an address marking the first anniversary of President William Ruto's administration, Silas Jakakimba, a longtime aide to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has called on the Luo community to stay committed to the broad-based government. Jakakimba stressed that Nyanza, a region within the Luo community, has much to gain from collaboration with the Ruto administration.
He argued that the decades-long pursuit of democracy, good governance, and social justice should yield tangible benefits for Kenyans. Jakakimba urged the Luo community to support a united, peaceful, and economically transformed Kenya, emphasizing that Raila's legacy should be realized through opportunities for future generations.
He highlighted completed and ongoing national development projects in Nyanza as proof of the region's contribution to the country's progress. Jakakimba cautioned against reversing the political cooperation that has been established, warning that it could hinder the region's ability to benefit from national development. He urged the Luo community to view political engagement as a means to achieve national unity and prosperity.
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