Azimio MP slams Raila over anti-government protests

Sirisia MP John Waluke has launched a scathing attack against Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition leader Raila Odinga over planned anti-government protests.

Speaking in Sirisia, MP Waluke - who was elected under the Azimio coalition umbrella - said the planned demonstrations are meant to derail President William Ruto-led government's plan of transforming Kenya's economy.

"Sisi hatutaki hiyo mambo ya maandamano. Unaenda kwa maandamano na una njaa nyumbani, ilhali yeye anaitwa usiku anapewa pesa, na wewe mwananchi wa kawaida ndiye unayeumia. Kule katika maandamano unaweza ukapigwa risasi ufe, haina maana," Waluke said.

The lawmaker urged Bungoma residents to ignore Raila's call for protesting against the government and give President Ruto ample time to deliver on its campaign pledges to Kenyans.

Presidency goes Western

Waluke touted that after President Ruto serves his constitutional two terms, it will be time for someone from Western Kenya region to be the head of state in 2032.

"Itawezekana kwa sababu tuna numbers. Nataka vijana wote wachukue vitambulisho, wale ambao hawakupiga kura nataka wapige kura raundi hii," Waluke added.