The People’s Liberation Party leader, Martha Karua, has dismissed the possibility of working with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga again amid his imminent deal with President William Ruto.
Speaking during an interview on KTN News, Karua noted that it was impossible to work with Odinga as he had yet to decide whether to join the current administration or remain in the opposition.
According to Karua, Odinga’s actions of working with the government without a formal agreement with President William Ruto were untenable and contravened the law.
“I think we cannot keep speculating. Right now, Raila has one leg in government and one in the opposition; it is untenable and it is against the law," Karua stated.
“He must make up his mind to stick with his party—either join the government by forming a post-election coalition or stand firmly with the opposition,” she added.
However, Karua maintained that the opposition would not allow Odinga and his allies to work alongside President Ruto’s administration without a formal agreement, as it was illegal.
Addressing the matter, Karua called on the former Prime Minister to consider formalising his agreement with Ruto in accordance with the constitution.
“We have to take appropriate action to ensure the illegal cohabitation we are currently witnessing in the Kenya Kwanza government is terminated and that they are forced to formalise their political marriage,” Karua stated.
Karua’s remarks come at a time when Odinga is expected to make the much-anticipated announcement on his political future—whether to join Ruto’s government or remain in the opposition.
On Thursday, March 6, Odinga concluded his nationwide consultative forum after a two-week tour, during which he met several groups to discuss the way forward.
The former Prime Minister held his last consultative meeting in Nairobi where he called on the government to address critical issues affecting Kenyans including the challenges in the Social Health Authority (SHA).
Similarly, Odinga who spoke during a consultative forum in Wajir, dismissed the possibility of working with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua ahead of the 2027 general elections.
