ODM leader Raila Odinga on Saturday, October 26, lashed out at Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa for trying to subvert the justice system.
While speaking at the funeral of Ngumbao Jola who died a day before the by-election in Nganda, Odinga stated that it was wrong for Jumwa and her co-accused to be released before the case was concluded.
"This death has brought a lot of sadness. This man who died was very young. He was my son's agemate and he did not due because he was sick, it was just the campaigns. We want this matter investigated.
"This man was killed in his own neighborhood. When the matter was taken to court and the prosecutors asked for 21 days to probe the matter but their pleas fell on deaf ears," the ODM leader remarked.
The former prime minister went on to add that the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) would help tackle such matters.
"Uhuru and I decided that it was time to end the hostilities. We don't want to see another Kenyan losing his life over elections.
"You have always demonstrated faith in ODM and I have to thank you. The only way we can progress is by joining hands to support BBI," he added.
The taskforce on BBI on Wednesday, October 23, revealed that it was ready to be presented to Odinga and President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Joint secretaries of the taskforce Martin Kimani and Paul Mwangi revealed that they had already communicated with State House.
“The joint secretaries have officially communicated to the office of the president that the Building Bridges Initiative report is ready for a handing over to the president,” they divulged in a statement that was sent to newsrooms.
Kimani and Mwangi further explained that the report was a product of views from all the 47 counties as well as petitions from various people and organisations.
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