A group of ODM leaders from Wajir County met with Deputy President William Ruto at his Karen home in Nairobi on Wednesday, February 15.
The delegation, led by Eldas MP Adan Keynan, included Mohamed Elmi (ODM), Abbas Sheikh Mohammed (URP), Nominated Senator Halima Abdille, Ibrahim Rashid (ODM), Ahmed Kolosh, and former NSSF chair Aden Mohammed.
Discussion on Drought Issue ¶
According to the Standard, the meeting focused on the drought issue affecting the country. President Uhuru Kenyatta had earlier declared the drought a national disaster and appealed for international assistance.
CORD leader Raila Odinga criticized the Jubilee government's response to the disaster, describing it as 'callous and cold-hearted'. He expressed concerns about the government's ability to handle emergencies and its commitment to serving the people.
The recovered account cited reporting by Tuko.