Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has urged his supporters to be patient with him even as he would provide key directions on reforms in the country in the near future.
Speaking in Siaya County on Friday, October 29, Raila explained that he resorted to silence since President William Ruto's inauguration to ponder on his next move.
He urged his critics to desist from speaking on his retirement, stating that he would exit the political arena at the right time.
"When my time to retire from politics comes, I will peacefully exit the stage. There shouldn’t be any discussion about that. Our focus now should be reforming the politics of this country so that democracy may thrive,” Raila stated while addressing mourners at the burial of his wife's bodyguard.
Ida Odinga's aide, Barrack Oduor, was shot dead in a confrontation with a club manager in mid-October 2022.
The Azimio la Umoja principal further reiterated that he had not given up on fighting for Kenyans, adding that he would drop a bombshell that would heavily impact the politics in the country.
"Do not give up. Be strong because I am not yet tired. Should I give up or continue? I will give directions on the path we shall take when the time is right.
"Going forward, we want to bring change to our people so that Kenyans can live a comfortable life. That is what service to the nation is all about," he stated.
Further, he refuted claims that he was seeking to benefit from his silence and political statements adding that he only wanted to see the lives of Kenyans change.
"It is not for Raila or Ida to get something out of it. We can still stay like this and life will move on. So, the things we are doing are not just because we want to get something. We must see change," the ODM boss defended himself.
Siaya governor, James Orengo, urged Raila's supporters not to underestimate the ODM boss despite losing to Ruto in the August 9 polls.
Raila, he stated, was a political mastermind who would surprised many with his upcoming directives.
"You better be prepared. You will understand what type of leader Raila Odinga is. Courage and determination will take us where we want to go," the governor stated.
Since Ruto's inauguration, Raila has maintained a low profile occasionally realising statements opposing the Kenya Kwanza administration's policies.
While addressing Bunge la Wananchi in September, the ODM boss stated that he would take a step back in Ruto's first 100 days before piling pressure on the new administration.
