This archive report was first published on 5 July 2021.
On Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Mombasa, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga fired a fresh salvo at Deputy President William Ruto, questioning the source of the latter's wealth.
Without naming Ruto directly, Odinga likened him to a hyena dressed in sheep's clothing, warning Kenyans to be cautious of the 'free' funds being donated by politicians to women and youth groups.
Speaking at a rally, Odinga declared, 'You hear someone chest-thumping about what they have done, that we have built this and that. Ask him where he took the extra money? He wants to do harambees for women groups and youth groups with cash stuffed in sacks.'
He further alleged that Ruto was using stolen money to fundraise for women and youth groups, saying, 'These are thieves who should be in Shimo la Tewa but they are touring all over Kenya in helicopters.'
Odinga estimated that Ruto dishes out about Sh100 million in a month, claiming that the giveaways are a result of stolen funds.
He added, 'All these giveaways are dished out between Thursday and Sunday. At the end of the month this person has given away over Sh100 million and you'd like to tell me those are the fruits of hard work and generosity? That's a thief! He has stolen from you and he is bringing you what he has stolen so that you clap for him.'
