This is not Mt. Kenya!
This is not Rift Valley.
This is Luo Nyanza, Raila Odinga's bastion.
President William Ruto Ruto got a heroic reception.
Maybe the liberation of Luos from the chains of the Bondostan deity, aka Raila Odinga, has begun.
On the Morning of this day 9 years ago, then President Uhuru Kenyatta summoned the Nation Security Council for a meeting at State House, Nairobi.
He needed to make a quick decision on his appearance at the International Criminal Court.
"I am not going to be the first President to appear before that court," he reportedly told the meeting.
Immediately after this meeting, he called in his Cabinet, and for hours, they debated a solution that the NSC had grudgingly agreed on. It was a solution that also divided the Cabinet for hours delaying the President's address to Parliament.
Some of the Cabinet members who were more allied to Uhuru than his then Deputy William Ruto said that this was too risky a move to take.
Minutes past 3pm, the President left State House for Parliament. His address focused on the sovereignty of Kenya and its people.
As we moved towards the conclusion of this speech, he announced "It is for this reason that I chose not to put the sovereignty of more than 40 million Kenyans on trial since their democratic will should never be subject to another jurisdiction. Therefore let it not be said that I am attending the status conference as the president of Kenya. Nothing in my position or my deeds as president warrants my being in court."
It was after this that William Ruto took up office as the temporary President for three days as Uhuru travelled to The Hague.
Nothing beats the hypocrisy of Luo Politicians.
This is James Orengo referring to Ruto as "Mtukufu Rais". The same guys who wrote endless letters demanding the removal of akina Jalang'o for smiling with Ruto!
Otek!
๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐, will you expel ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ ๐จ from the Party? No, you wouldn't dare.
Now you know why the bigger part of Kenyans despise you. Cuz you're the biggest hypocrite of our Land.
SIAYA IN PICTURES: Raila Odinga's home turf. The turnout is unprecedented as the people gather to welcome President William Ruto, who not only defeated Raila but also seems to have won their hearts. The message is clear: the people are embracing the legitimacy of the Kenya Kwanza government.
Listening to their voices, it's evident they're tired of the same old tribal politics and yearn for development; they're eager to move forward. The interesting part is that President Ruto's government is ready to answer the call boldly, taking the initiative to connect with the people. It's a surprising turn of events, but one that holds promise aligning with the government's Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Ruto #DeliveringThePlan
We will work with all leaders, their political persuasions notwithstanding, so that we can build a more prosperous Kenya that will present access to economic opportunities to everyone.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, H.E. Dr. @MusaliaMudavadi, has embarked on another day of diplomacy with an official visit to Kigali, Rwanda, this morning.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary is scheduled to meet with H.E. @PaulKagame, the President of the Republic of Rwanda, and deliver a special message from His Excellency President @WilliamsRuto.
The discussions will primarily focus on strengthening cooperation within the member states of the East African Community, fostering unity, and promoting shared prosperity among the two nations.
This visit highlights Kenya's unwavering commitment to nurturing and reinforcing the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation that exist between Nairobi and Kigali.
With President Ruto at the helm, Luo Nyanza is poised to witness development like never before in Kenya's history
Governor James Orengo extending a warm welcome to President William Ruto. Asante Siaya
The Lords of poverty and ๐๐ง๐๐ฆ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ and their eneblers are creating an imaginable truce between DPGachagua and Uhuru Kenyatta. Guys, relax and take your ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐๐ ๐ in peace. Tell us what Raila Odinga is planning in Karen instead. How HARD can it be for people to learn?
The Fifth masterful and historic performance in Berlin. Congratulations our limitless star, @EliudKipchoge for your golden staging in the BMW #BerlinMarathon2023.
The Central Organization of Trade Unions (Kenya), COTU (K), wishes to express its deep disappointment and concern over todayโs headline published by the Daily Nation newspaper, which we view as misleading and, regrettably, part of a broader trend of irresponsible and reckless journalism in Kenya.
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As COTU (K) we are calling upon the Media Council of Kenya and the Kenya Editor Guild to reign in on the rogue senior newspaper editors who continue blackmailing organizations and individuals through misleading stories that sell terror and fear when their demands are not met. COTU (K) shall continue representing the interest of Kenyan Workers and not of a few senior editors in newsrooms. ย
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With a membership of over Four Million workers, COTU (K) is the Second largest trade union in Africa and consequently continues effectively representing workers locally and internationally. We firmly believe in the principles of social dialogue, tripartism, and peaceful conflict resolution. We recognize that our role as a responsible trade union is to engage constructively with the government, employers, and other key players to advance the rights and interests of workers.
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Our position is grounded in the understanding that Kenya is currently facing significant economic challenges. In these trying times, it is imperative that we collectively work towards stabilizing the economy, preserving jobs, and creating an environment conducive to sustainable economic growth. Since the promulgation of the 2010 constitution which has promoted harmonious industrial relations in Kenya, COTU (K)โs stance has always been clear: ย We advocate for tripartite consultations and meaningful negotiations as the preferred avenues for addressing workers' concerns, rather than resorting to strikes and demonstrations that can disrupt the economy and harm our members.
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We call upon the media, especially the Daily Nation, to uphold the highest standards of responsible journalism. It is incumbent upon the media to provide accurate and balanced information to the public, particularly when reporting on matters as critical as trade union activities and labour relations. @KenyaEditors@MediaCouncilK