President William Ruto's long-time rival and recent political ally, Raila Odinga, has announced a major shift in stance, declaring his intention to personally attend a Saba Saba rally at Kamukunji Grounds on Monday, July 7. In a media appearance, the leader of the Orange Democratic Movement party announced that the symbolic return to Kamukunji was intended to honour those who died during the first Saba Saba protests 35 years ago. "My idea is to call the people and go to Kamukunji, the first place where Saba Saba took place.
I will be attending the Saba Saba at Kamukunji to remember those who were killed," Raila stated.
The announcement represents a significant reversal of Raila's recent stance, in which he had been marginalised in the ongoing demonstrations led by Generation Z.
In a previous statement, the ODM leader stated that while he would not be participating in the youth's street protests, he would morally support their demands for greater authority and accountability.
