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Azimio la Umoja party leader Raila Odinga has recently mooted a series of rallies set to be launched on December 7 which could culminate in a mega parallel Jamhuri Day rally on December 12.
During Azimio’s Parliamentary group meeting on Tuesday, which was chaired by Raila and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, the coalition reportedly decided to launch anti-government pushbacks as a vote of no confidence against President William Ruto’s administration.
However, the former Prime Minister has faced much resistance even within the coalition with a section of Azimio leaders expressing discontent with the plan, citing concerns about its ramifications.
Moreover, Wiper Party Chair Chirau Ali Mwakwere has now condemned Raila’s plans to hold a parallel Jamhuri event while terming the idea selfish and warned perpetrators against sabotaging the peace in the country.
Recently, Raila has abandoned other plans to fight Ruto’s administration including naming a shadow cabinet as well as cancelling pro-Cherera 4 rallies at the last minute.
Do you think Raila’s plan to hold rallies against Ruto’s government and eventually hold parallel Jamhuri day event could destabilize the country’s peace? Should Raila go ahead and make good his threats?
Meanwhile, here are the stories making headlines on Opera News today:
Azimio Plots Powerful Office for Raila
A push to have the office of the official opposition leader could see the Constitution amended to embed a powerful office that will keep the government in check.
The Bill, drafted by a technical committee of the coalition and dubbed the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, could see the law revised through a parliamentary initiative to create the office of the official opposition leader and their deputy.
Blow for Cherera 4 as Insider ‘Leaks’ JLAC Verdict
After being granted three more days to compile a full report on the petition seeking the removal of the four dissenting IEBC commissioners from office, National Assembly Justice and Legal Affairs Committee led by George Murugara is expected to table the report today morning.
But before the report is tabled, an insider part of the JLAC committee has allegedly whispered to the members of the fourth estate what a majority of the Members have agreed on.
You Have 14 Days to Repay Hustler Loan
The repayment period for loans for small businesses through the Hustlers Fund will be capped at 14 days in a plan that looks set to open a window for small businesses to access cheaper credit.
The fund, launched yesterday, will see minimum borrowers get Sh500 while the largest amount advanced will be Sh50,000 at an interest rate of eight per cent.