Nancy Odindo, a journalist working for Pawonation.com.co.ke, has accumulated more than four years of expertise in reporting on politics, current events, and features within both digital and print platforms in Kenya.
David Sankok, an East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament, has praised the political ceasefire between President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga.
The two leaders inked an MoU that detailed ten principal points tackling the nation's financial difficulties.
Even though they reached an understanding, Raila promptly stated that his collaboration with Ruto should not be seen as a political partnership leading up to the 2027 General Election.
Sankok, praising the handshake, emphasised the importance of unity among leaders for national progress.
He proposed that Raila might soon take up the role of prime minister, pointing to his track record of reconciling with previous political opponents.
"We currently have a widely inclusive administration that features Raila Odinga, who has mended ties with President William Ruto, much like his previous reconciliations with former presidents Uhuru Kenyatta, the late Mwai Kibaki, and the late Daniel Arap Moi. Upon making amends with Kibaki, he assumed the role of prime minister; following his reconciliation with the late Moi, he was named KANU secretary-general before being appointed minister for roads," Sankok noted.
He referred to the long-serving opposition leader as a "monarch lacking a crown," implying that perhaps it was time for this individual to be formally acknowledged in an official leadership capacity.
"Raila is known as the 'prince of peace,' who should be crowned as the prime minister of the Republic of Kenya very soon. Even though he was imprisoned by Moi, he forgave him. He faced insults from Kibaki, Uhuru, and Ruto but eventually made amends with all of them. Raila has the ability to repair relationships with anyone anytime," he said additionally.
Nevertheless, Sankok voiced concerns about Raila’s unpredictability, indicating that his capacity for forming alliances might present a significant political hurdle.
What concerns me is that Raila has the ability to reconcile with anyone at any time and place—this includes Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, People Liberation Party head Martha Karua, and even ex-deputy president Rigathi Gachagua. The year 2027 is just another potential moment for such realignments. History shows he previously left KANU, drifted apart from Kibaki, and took numerous leaders along with him during these shifts. Should he decide to switch allegiances once more, it might cause significant problems for our side,” he cautioned.
Sankok's comments contribute to the increasing speculations surrounding the changing political scene in Kenya as the nation moves closer to the 2027 elections.
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