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2024 - 7 - 10

Raila's Youth Dialogue Backlash: A Storm in Kenyan Politics

Kenyan youth - multi-sectoral dialogue - political controversy - Raila Odinga - William Ruto

Raila Odinga faces criticism for joining Ruto in youth dialogue call. Read more!

Raila Odinga, a prominent political figure, has recently found himself in the eye of a political storm as Kenyan youths vehemently reject the multi-sectoral dialogue involving him and President William Ruto. The decision to engage political players in the dialogue has drawn significant backlash from the youth population in Kenya, who feel that their voices are not being accurately represented.

Criticism of Raila Odinga peaked when he announced his agreement to participate in a dialogue with President Ruto, leading to a wave of online backlash and accusations that he does not speak on behalf of the people. The joint statement made by Raila and Ruto at the KICC sparked controversy and divided opinions among Kenyans, triggering intense reactions on social media platforms.

President William Ruto's proposal for a six-day multi-sectoral convention, endorsed by various political figures, further fueled the debate on the involvement of key players in the dialogue process. Despite the tensions and criticisms, the call for a dialogue between the political leaders remains a complex and intriguing development in Kenyan politics, highlighting the diverse perspectives and conflicting interests within the country's political landscape.

In a surprising turn of events, former PM Raila Odinga faced additional backlash when he publicly supported Ruto's call for youth dialogue, causing an online storm and raising questions about his stance on key political issues. The resistance towards the dialogue from some coalition members, like Wamalwa, adds another layer of complexity to the situation, indicating potential rifts within the opposition Azimio coalition chaired by Raila.

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Return to sender: Youth reject Ruto-Raila multi-sectoral dialogue (Daily Nation)

Involvement of political players in the process draws backlash Kenyan youths.

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Raila under fire for joining Ruto in call for dialogue (The Star, Kenya)

Raila Odinga speaks on the steps of the KICC Tuesday morning where he and President William Ruto announced to the country that the National Multi-Sectoral ...

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'You don't speak on our behalf!' Reactions after Raila Odinga ... (Citizen Digital)

Opposition leader Raila Odinga was on Tuesday turned into a punching bag by Kenyans online after announcing that he has agreed to have a dialogue with ...

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President Ruto announces 6-day dialogue in proposal backed by ... (Capital FM Kenya)

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 9 - President William Ruto has announced a six-day multi-sectoral convention which will kick off on Monday.

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Everybody is an Individual Please - Raila Odinga Junior Says After ... (Kenyans.co.ke)

The telltale statement came after Raila Odinga and President William Ruto held a joint statement.

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Is Raila Odinga's Time Up? - Debunk Media (Debunk.media)

But before the dust could settle, Raila Odinga challenged the chairmanship of Michael Wamalwa Kijana, who was Jaramogi's vice chairman and had inherited the ...

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Raila Junior's post causes online storm after father supports Ruto's ... (Pulse Live Kenya)

Former PM Raila Odinga has received backlash for supporting Rutos call for youth dialogue | Pulselive Kenya.

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'I am not boarding', Wamalwa bows out of Ruto-Raila dialogue (Capital FM Kenya)

Despite being a co-principal in the opposition Azimio coalition chaired by Raila, Wamalwa stated he would not join the discussions.

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Ngunyi: What's wrong with dialogue? What's wrong with Raila on ... (The Star, Kenya)

Political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi has come to the defence of Azimio leader Raila Odinga amid condemnation by Gen Zs for joining President William Ruto in calling ...

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Inside Ruto, Raila 'handshake' deal that has split Azimio (Daily Nation)

The Nation has learnt that President Ruto is toying with the idea of a 'government of national unity'.

NTV Kenya: Return to sender: Gen Zs reject Ruto-Raila multi ... (NTV Kenya)

The youth have rejected the move by President William Ruto to co-opt political players in a planned.

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Raila is not going to speak for Gen Z, Sifuna says on dialogue with ... (The Star, Kenya)

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna now says that Azimio leader Raila Odinga will not be speaking for Gen Zs, in the dialogue talks next week.

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Raila is not going to represent Gen Z in dialogue- Senator Sifuna (Citizen Digital)

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has told off those criticising ODM leader Raila Odinga for agreeing to hold national dialogue with President William Ruto.

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Raila faces Gen Z backlash over dialogue bid - Nairobi Law Monthly (Nairobi Law Monthly)

Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga is facing backlash from the youth after his attempt to engage in multisectoral dialogue to address issues raised by Gen ...

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ODM Explains Why Raila Backed Dialogue Calls Fronted by Ruto (Kenyans.co.ke)

ODM party has refuted claims that their leader Raila Odinga is in bed with President William Ruto's regime.

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Sifuna defends Raila's role in upcoming Multi-Sectoral Dialogue ... (Capital FM Kenya)

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 10 – Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who is also the Secretary General of the ODM party, has defended Raila Odinga's involvement in the ...

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Raila has once again put country's interest first – ODM on dialogue (The Star, Kenya)

Nominated Mp John Mbadi addresses the press the resolutions of the National executive committee at a Nairobi hotel on September 6, .2023. Image: FILE.

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Nyanza leaders defend Raila over calls for dialogue - KBC (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation)

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders from Nyanza have defended party leader, Raila Odinga's calls for dialogue to solve the political stalemate in the ...

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Raila rules out handshake with President Ruto amid Gen-Z backlash (Capital FM Kenya)

He said that he had been briefed by lawmakers, including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, that the youths were opposed to his plan for a multi-sectoral ...

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Raila backtracks again in a series of missteps (The Standard)

The new opposition against the government and leading protests do not pledge allegiance to him, the Gen Zs have unleashed their weapon of cyberbullying ...

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Ujumbe umefika! Raila tells Gen Z after uproar over handshake (The Star, Kenya)

ODM leader Raila Odinga, Senators Edwin Sifuna (Nairobi), Eddy Oketch (Migori) and Crystal Asige (nominated) among others. Image: RAILA ODINGA/X.

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Raila backtracks again in a series of missteps (The Standard)

Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga's decision to push for dialogue to end the ongoing protests and disquiet against President William Ruto's regime has ...

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'Talk about what? Kenyans want change': Ekuru Aukot dismisses ... (Citizen Digital)

Thirdway Alliance party leader Ekuru Aukot has rubbished President William Ruto's call for dialogue with Kenyans following the recent anti-government ...

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Eugene Wamalwa Distances Himself From Raila Dialogue Push (Kenyans.co.ke)

He called on the government to take necessary actions to see a raft of austerity measures to drive change.

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Raila's handshakes with opponents greatly cost his supporters ... (Nairobi Law Monthly)

Raila Amolo Odinga has unsuccessfully run in five presidential elections from 1997 when he came third behind Democratic Party's Mwai Kibaki and the ...

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Raila retreats from Ruto deal amid backlash (The Star, Kenya)

President William Ruto, ODM leader Raila Odinga and other leaders from both Kenya Kwanza and Azimio coalition at KICC after signing of IEBC Bill into Law on ...

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Raila had to change his phone number, Gen Z put it everywhere ... (Capital FM Kenya)

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 11 - Wiper party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has revealed that Azimio boss Raila Odinga was forced to change his number owing to numerous ...

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Kalonzo Accuses Section of Kenyans of Cyberbullying Raila for ... (Kenyans.co.ke)

Azimio la Umoja Coalition Principal Kalonzo Musyoka on Thursday accused a section of Kenyans of reportedly cyberbullying former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

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