Raila Reveals How President Samia's Secret Visit to Kenya For Truce With Ruto Was Blocked

ODM Leader Raila Odinga has now revealed that Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan was in Kenya to address the Azimio, Kenya Kwanza wrangles.

The visit, which now appears to have been kept under wraps, considering that it was not made public, was to reconcile Raila and Ruto.

The ODM leader on Tuesday said the visit occurred two weeks ago but the agenda of the day did not see light as the Kenya Kwanza government kept the neighbouring President waiting for nearly two days.

"Two weeks ago, Mama Suluhu Samia came to Nairobi to try and mediate but she was kept waiting for two days and went back," Raila said.

He says President Samia is one of the many dignitaries who arrived in the country for the mission.

“Many eminent persons both local and international have tried to mediate between Azimio and Ruto’s side but they have been kept at bay by Kenya Kwanza," he said.

The revelation comes even as President William Ruto maintains that he will not have talks with ODM leader Raila Odinga.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua called Raila a "Criminal" adding that President Ruto cannot have talks with him.

At the same time, the former premier addressed the high cost of Living which is proving a burden to Kenyans.  

"The question we are struggling with as a nation is, what are citizens supposed to do when the government ignores their feelings, views and circumstances? In the run up to the vote on what is now the Finance Act, polls showed that more than 90 percent of Kenyans rejected it. Even after MPs voted in favour of the Act, polls still showed that majority of Kenyans did not like it. But the Executive proceeded and imposed punitive taxes. 

"We are aware that the rising cost of living is not limited to Kenya. We also know the country has debts to pay. But we know no country that responded to the high cost of living by raising taxes the way Kenya did," part of the statement read.