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Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has dismissed the idea that Rigathi Gachagua can rescue the country from its economic and governance challenges. Speaking during a political event in Bomet, Raila made it clear that Gachagua, the impeached former deputy president, is not a credible alternative to President William Ruto.
Despite Gachagua’s increasingly vocal criticism of the administration he once served, Raila painted his efforts as nothing more than opportunistic grandstanding. “Even if Ruto left, Gachagua is not the answer. He wouldn’t make a difference,” Raila said, striking a tone that left no room for doubt.
While acknowledging the legitimacy of youth-led demonstrations, Raila was cautious about their long-term impact. He pointed out that protests alone cannot address the deep structural problems affecting Kenya. Instead, he pushed for a national conversation — a structured dialogue that brings together people across generations, genders, and professions.
According to him, the nation needs to “deliberate on its issues” — identifying root causes rather than blindly swapping leaders. “Chants like ‘Ruto Must Go’ are emotionally valid but lack a strategic endpoint,” he said, stressing that even a change in leadership, without systemic reform, would leave Kenya spinning in place.
Since his ouster in October, Gachagua has worked overtime to reposition himself as the political savior of a struggling nation. His speeches have grown more radical, his tone increasingly populist. He’s accused President Ruto of economic mismanagement and abandoned promises, all while presenting himself as the grounded, relatable alternative.
But Raila isn’t buying it. To him, Gachagua’s rebranding campaign is all smoke and no fire. He warned Kenyans not to be swayed by surface-level opposition that lacks the ideological or structural heft to make meaningful change. The opposition chief was blunt: “Gachagua is not a solution.”
Instead of sinking into tribal divisions or personality cults, Raila called on Kenyans to unite through open dialogue. From young protesters to seasoned professionals, from women’s groups to elders — he envisions a national table where every voice matters.
His message was one of inclusion and long-term thinking. The issues Kenya faces — from unemployment to inflation, to governance and public trust — will not be fixed by replacing one man with another, but by changing how leadership is defined and decisions are made.
Raila’s message lands at a crucial time. As political temperatures rise ahead of 2027, he’s shifting focus away from individuals and toward institutional strength and citizen engagement. His rejection of Gachagua isn’t personal — it’s a broader commentary on Kenya’s tendency to rely on strongmen rather than strong systems.
In a nation longing for accountability and direction, Raila is reminding Kenyans that real change isn’t about who's in power — it's about how power is used.
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