Raila, Karua Turn Against Foreign Powers in Latest Anti-Ruto Strategy

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka, Raila Odinga and Martha Karua . 24.11.2022.
Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka, Raila Odinga and Martha Karua address the press on Thursday, November 24, 2022.
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Azimio Coalition on Tuesday, March 28, turned their attention to the international community and apportioned blame for the chaos and mayhem witnessed on Monday, March 27.

During a press release, Azimio principal Martha Karua alleged the government had instigated the chaos.

She then wondered why foreign nations were quiet over the matter and why they were yet to rebuke the incidents where goons invaded properties belonging to Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Azimio leader Raila Odinga.

"We note the overwhelming silence of our international friends and the conspicuous silence of brutal Ruto, who quickly jetted out of the country after planning the dark Monday attacks with his people. He must be held responsible for yesterday's destruction, mayhem, arrests, injuries and loss of life.

Azimio principal Martha Karua addresses the congregation at Jesus Teaching Ministry in Embakasi on March 26, 2023..jpg
Azimio principal Martha Karua addresses the congregation at Jesus Teaching Ministry in Embakasi on March 26, 2023.
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"We condemn acts of thuggery and destruction unleashed on the Kenyatta's Northlands farm and the Odinga family business, East Africa Spectre Limited," Karua stated.

She further called out high-ranking government officials, from Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichungw'ah and others, who she accused of issuing threats of the attacks actualised in connivance with the police.

Ichungw'ah, however, distanced himself from the allegations and stated that he was willing to corporate with the police in investigations. The MP stated that he would even offer his phone for analysis, to aid detectives in unearthing whether he organised attacks on Northlands City. 

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga criticised Germany and other foreign powers for hosting President William Ruto on his latest tour. The President flew to Europe on Sunday, March 26. 

"How can he go to Germany and talk about attracting foreign investment, yet back at home, he has put machinery for vicious attacks on local investments? 

"On climate change, how does Ruto sanction the setting of trees on fire and wants to convince us he is mitigating climate change and real growth? Why do foreign leaders and businesses entertain such a conflicted personality," he wondered. 

This was the second accusation made by Azimio towards the international community after a similar one was made on Thursday, March 23.

“We remind the international community that Azimio is pursuing the ideals of democracy and human rights that many purports to hold dear.

“The people of Kenya are keenly watching how they will respond to Ruto's unfolding republic of fear. For our part, we will not relent, or surrender, to an illegitimate regime," Raila stated back then.

A screengrab of Raila Odinga making a statement on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.
A screengrab of Azimio Leader Raila Odinga making a statement on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.
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The rebuke from Azimio came after Ruto's government pleaded with foreign missions based in Nairobi to support the sanctioning of Azimio leaders.

In a statement, the Foreign Affairs Ministry on Monday, March 21, pleaded, “The Government urges the international community to be vigilant in supporting the sanctioning of any conduct adverse to the peace and security of the country."

Immediately after the August 2022 General Election, Raila claimed that foreign powers backed Ruto over his candidacy in fear of the former Prime Minister taming their market monopolies. 

"The international monopoly capital is uncomfortable when discussing making Kenya a manufacturing hub to supply the Eastern and Central African regions. Those people are unhappy with you when you advocate for beneficiation and value addition to local raw materials that will compete against international monopoly capital. 

"That is why they don't want us to go in there, but we cannot forever remain servants of international monopoly capital. Africa must rise," he lamented. 

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