After kenyans raised concerns with Azimio affiliated leaders joining the President Ruto in the US in his tour, Azimio Coalition has come out to explain why the leaders accompanied the President.
Speaking through a press statement, the Azimio Coalition confirmed that there are leaders from their coalition with President Ruto in US and they are there with permission from Raila Odinga and the Azimio Coalition.
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“Mr Odinga wants to clarify that all Azimio Leaders accompanying the President were invited by the US government and have his and the coalition’s permission to join the President on this mission in line with established democratic traditions and wider interests of the kenyan nation.”
Led by Ugunja Member of Parliament Opiyo Wandayi, the Azimio members were seen enjoying a meal in the US as part of President Ruto’s delegation, a tour that has caused major concerns by Kenyans.
According to Odinga, the delegation is likened to a similar one made by the former US president Barack Obama to Kenya which had both Republican and Democratic leaders during the visit.
However, Mr. Odinga urged leaders and the delegation that joined President William Ruto to use the opportunity to further the interests of kenyans through beneficial deals and investments.
“Mr Odinga urges the delegation to use this opportunity to help the US focus on issues that matter to the majority of the people of Kenya including increased trade and investment.”
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This cones after kenyans raised concerns on the budget that was used for travelling including the use of a private jet for the delegation that costs 18,000 Dollars per hour flight.
The opportunity should also be utilised by those in delegation to create better health care opportunities locally, fighting corruption create jobs and create access to information and technology to the youths.