- Alego Usonga Member of Parliament Samuel Atandi caused controversy by expressing his support for the administration of President William Ruto
- Atandi, a close ally of Raila Odinga, revealed that their opposition to Ruto was due to the exclusion of ODM leaders from the government
- He noted that while ODM leaders are now being appointed to key positions, those who oppose the Ruto government have become a challenge
- Speaking in his local dialect, Atandi received cheers from the crowd as he explained the shift in support for Ruto
Siaya – Alego Usonga Member of Parliament Samuel Atandi has created controversy while praising the administration of President William Ruto.
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During a roadside rally before thanking Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi in Ugunja, the lawmaker opened up about why it would be difficult to challenge the government.
Atandi who is a confidant of Azimio leader Raila Odinga said they are against Ruto's government because he has not included ODM leaders in his administration.
He explained that since ODM leaders had been appointed to key positions, opposing the government would be a way to tax.
“Ruto was bad because he did not put our people in his government. That is why we continued to oppose him; he had not put our people in his government. But now, he has added our people in his government, so we cannot oppose him. How many agree with that? “Can you oppose the government that Opiyo Wandayi is leading? That is why we are supporting Ruto.” Atandi said in the Luo language while being cheered.
Which ODM leaders were named in the Cabinet?
The President appointed four ODM leaders to his Cabinet on Wednesday, July 24.
Ali Hassan Joho was appointed by Ruto as the Minister of Maritime Affairs, Blue Economy and the Ministry of Mines.
The Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning is now John Mbadi.
James Opiyo Wandayi, former minority leader in the National Assembly, was appointed Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum.
Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya, former governor of Kakamegareceived a Development document from the Ministry of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
He recommended Beatrice Askul Moe to be the Secretary of the Council of Ministers of the East African Community and Regional Development on Tuesday, July 30.
Residents of Kisumu fail to participate in the eight-eighth protest
Elsewhere, residents of Poisonous they refused to participate in the Nane Nane protest following the appointment of ODM leaders to Ruto's Cabinet.
One resident said they have returned to their businesses and will not participate in the protest, as their leaders are now included in the Kenya Kwanza government.
Tinga who is a resident praised the agreement between Ruto and Raila which led to the appointment of ODM leaders, emphasizing the commitment to seek peace instead of chaos.
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