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2023 - 3 - 17

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What Atwoli Predicted on Raila Unlawfully Declaring a National ... (Kenyans.co.ke)

A video of Central Organisation of Trade Union (COTU) boss, Francis Atwoli predicting former Prime Minister Raila Odinga unlawfully declaring a holiday ...

- ACCOLADE17 March 2023 - 4:08 pm - CHAOS17 March 2023 - 3:58 pm According to the Public Holidays Act, only the Interior Cabinet Secretary can gazette a public holiday.

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Raila's Advisor Quits After Spat With Winnie Odinga (Kenyans.co.ke)

Lawyer Silas Jakakimba, an advisor to Azimio Party Leader Raila Odinga, tendered his resignation on Friday, March 17, a few days after he slammed East ...

With so much gratitude and honour, Jakom, receive the assurances of my highest respect and consideration and, Prayers for your continued good health and long life," he concluded. He also penned a goodbye message to the former Prime Minister, highlighting their 20-year-old relationship.Undated photo of lawyer Silas Jakakimba." Kindly effect this decision by striking out my name from Party's Office Membership Register," read part of the statement.

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Silas Jakakimba Resigns as ODM Member, Raila's Advisor (KahawaTungu)

Lawyer Silas Jakakimba has resigned as an Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) life member and as Raila Odinga's advisor at the Raila Odinga.

“WINNIE ODINGA used F’Word on me last night for what she terms betrayal in lieu of my Cover Photo. [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or WhatsApp +254708677607. Jakakimba expressed his gratitude to Raila for the privilege of serving, stating that he considered himself to have been a trustworthy, loyal, and resolute assistant during the ODM leader’s “monumental and historical journey for a better Kenya”.

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Silas Jakakimba: Raila Odinga's Long-Serving Aide Dumps Him ... (Tuko.co.ke)

Silas Jakakimba resigned immediately as an aide to the ODM leader Raila Odinga. He also quit the Orange party. Jakakimba had served Raila for nearly 20 ...

"Winnie Odinga used F’Word on me last night for what she terms betrayal in lieu of my cover photo. Kindly effect this decision by striking out my name from Party's Office Membership Register," he said in the letter. With so much gratitude and honour, Jakom, receive the assurances of my highest respect and consideration and, Prayers for your continued good health and long life," Jakakimba said. [aide resigned](https://www.tuko.co.ke/people/relationships/477955-raila-odingas-advisor-silas-jakakimba-wife-celebrate-1st-wedding-anniversary-beautiful-unexpected/) as a member of the [ODM party](https://www.tuko.co.ke/tags/odm-latest-news-kenya/) and directed the Registrar of Political Parties to scrap off his name. Jakakimba thanked the ODM leader for having picked him as his parliamentary personal assistant (2007), personal assistant to the prime minister (coalition government), and advisor since November 25, 2015. - Jakakimba also resigned from the Orange party and directed the Registrar of Political Parties to strike off his name from the ODM's register

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I won't be intimidated to call off protests, Kenya's Odinga says (The East African)

Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga addressing a gathering in Nakuru City on March 16, 2023. PHOTO | POOL. Summary. Mr Odinga, who addressed a in Nakuru ...

While declaring the March 20 demonstrations the “mother of all protests” expected to bring the country to a standstill, Mr Odinga listed six reasons to justify it. But for what happened in 2022 we shall not allow it,” stated Mr Musyoka. “I was with Raila Odinga in 2013 when our votes were stolen and we accepted the court’s decision. I want to tell them that I fought for the second liberation in this country. I have been fighting for democracy and was put in detention for eight years when some of them were still breastfeeding,” Mr Odinga said. I was arrested, charged in court and went to prison in 1983 but was discharged for lack of evidence.

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Inside police plan to counter Raila's anti-Ruto street demos (The Standard)

The government will block supporters of Opposition leader Raila Odinga from accessing Nairobi's Central Business District during the planned demonstrations ...

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Raila arrives in Kiambu ahead of public baraza (The Star, Kenya)

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has arrived at Sahara Hotel in Kiambu town ahead of the people's baraza. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Narc Kenya leader Martha ...

"We want to improve the economy. "The plan is to invade "Kikuyu" business in Riveroad, Tom Mboya and Moi Avenue.." Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua have also arrived in the county for the rally.

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March 20: Video of Francis Atwoli Predicting Raila Odinga Can ... (Tuko.co.ke)

ODM leader Raila Odinga declared March 20 a public holiday to enable Kenyans to participate in the mass action against President William Ruto's government.

“Employers from all sectors should release their employees and allow them to participate in the national duty. [Francis Atwoli](https://kiswahili.tuko.co.ke/tags/francis-atwoli/) predicting that the ODM leader could declare a public holiday. [Raila Odinga](https://www.tuko.co.ke/tags/raila-odinga-news/) "declared" Monday, March 20, a public holiday to allow people to attend the highly anticipated mass demonstrations. [Siaya county](https://www.tuko.co.ke/tags/siaya-county-news/), Raila, albeit with no legal mandate, said March 20, will be a public holiday to allow for mass action, which he said will be peaceful. [attracted a lot of criticism](https://www.tuko.co.ke/kenya/498179-kenyans-give-varied-opinions-raila-odinga-declared-monday-march-20-public-holiday-im-laughing/) from Kenya Kwanza Alliance leaders, who accused [Raila](https://kiswahili.tuko.co.ke/siasa/457981-magazeti-ya-kenya-juni-13-raila-bado-anamchapa-dp-ruto-mbio-za-kuelekea-ikulu/) of making an illegal declaration. - In the viral clip, Atwoli said the ODM leader commands a huge following who could heed his call for a public holiday

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Raila to Ruto: Where are hustlers in your government? (Nairobi News)

Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga has said President William Ruto has neglected the hustlers in his government. During the Nakuru rally on Thursday, ...

“We will not get out of it by magic. Don’t worry, he is our hero and others who lost and will be absorbed in the government.” If there is anyone here who knows any of the cartels, warn them early enough. He said he would solve all those. Also read: Where are they now?” he asked.

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Raila Odinga Dearly Holds His Supporter's Baby During Kiambu ... (Tuko.co.ke)

Raila Odinga was spotted holding a baby belonging to one of his supporters during his Kiambu rally and said Kenyans must pave way for the future ...

People are not serious." "Why take a baby to such a place? What a moment." That's a future leader." "This child will have a blessing to the nation." "What a great picture!!

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Jalang'o makes u-turn, joins ODM rebels in denouncing Raila's ... (Nairobi News)

Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwuor popularly known as Jalang'o has now voiced his objection to the planned mass protests by his party leader Raila Odinga.

We encourage those who will join the demonstrations to return to their normal economic and social activities as soon as possible,” Suba South MP Mr Caroli Omondi said during a press conference that was also attended by Jalang’o. We equally urge our constituents to do likewise. Also read:

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I won't be intimidated to call off Monday demo - Raila says (The Star, Kenya)

Raila said this during his Ruaka - Kiambu- Kirigiti - Ruai – Githurai tour.

Our business on Monday will be to reclaim our victory,” Raila said. I want to tell them that I fought for the second liberation in this country with the likes of Kenneth Matiba. I heard some people saying that we will destroy Kikuyu's business, and Kikuyu voted for me. “We have no business with anyone’s business. He said that the demonstrations are meant to liberate Kenyans from what he called "the bad leadership of President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua". - He said that the demonstrations are meant to liberate Kenyans from what he called "the bad leadership of President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua".

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Sonko sues Raila for declaring Monday public holiday (The Star, Kenya)

Justice Hedwig Ong'undi made the remark following a case filed by former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko who has sued Azimio leader Raila Odinga for unlawfully ...

“Raila has certainly not been delegated to whimsically announce and declare any day a holiday. The holiday he said is to allow Kenyans to participate in planned demonstrations with the destination set for the State House. - The holiday he said is to allow Kenyans to participate in planned demonstrations with the destination set for the State House.

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Sonko drags Raila to court over Monday 'public holiday' (Pulse Live Kenya)

Raila declared Monday, March 20 a public holiday for demonstrations decrying the high cost of living | Pulselive Kenya.

On Tuesday, March 14, Raila declared Monday, March 20, a 'public holiday' for his supporters to attend the much-hyped mass action. “I stayed in Kamiti Maximum Security Prison for six months as the case dragged on in court. Lady Justice Hedwig Ong'udi reviewed the petition and acknowledged its national significance, stating that there is a laid down procedure for declaring public holidays in Kenya.

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