Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has defended his decision to cooperate with President William Ruto, insisting that it was Ruto who approached him to help stabilise the country.
Speaking at a funeral service in Kiambu County on Tuesday, Raila dismissed criticism over his recent deal with Ruto, saying he could not stand by as Kenyans suffered, especially after his failed bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship. "Some people are making noise, claiming that I have abandoned them and joined Ruto.
But I did not go to Ruto-Ruto came to me," said Raila.
He maintained that his cooperation with Ruto was motivated by the need to address key national issues, including the Social Health Authority (SHA) and over-taxation, particularly the Housing Levy.
