Azimio la Umoja – One Kenya Coalition Party Leader Raila Odinga, in a passionate address during a church service in Kajiado, reiterated his commitment to holding the government accountable for fulfilling its campaign commitments on Sunday.

The opposition chief expressed his unwavering determination not to be silenced, asserting that millions of Kenyans are suffering from the harsh economic conditions exacerbated by punitive taxes and government inaction.

“We won’t tolerate their (government) attempts to silence us. I can’t keep quiet… I can’t be silenced. I will continue to speak on behalf of Kenyans and defend the rights of Kenyan citizens because Kenyans fought for freedom with their blood,” Raila declared.

Raila further accused the government of influencing two branches of power, the Legislature and the Judiciary, through the Executive.

“Parliament has been held captive. MPs earn money and do no work. Today, a Bill is tabled and passed within five minutes. The MPs are told there is no time to debate. When we were in the parliament, we used to debate on a single Bill for at least a week,” Raila said in response to the four Bills on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) signed into law last Thursday.

“The Judiciary is also held captive… The courts failed to stop ongoing demolitions in Mavoko because orders came from State House,” Raila alleged, expressing his concerns about the nation’s direction.

Simultaneously, the former prime minister criticized the government’s insensitivity regarding the demolition of homes on East Africa Portland Cement land in Athi River, Machakos County.

Raila characterized these demolitions as inhumane while accusing President Ruto of going back on his campaign promises of preventing such evictions.

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