This archive report was first published on 4 December 2019.
Raila Meets with Waiguru, Kenyans Skeptical ¶
On Tuesday, December 3, 2019, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga hosted Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru at his Capitol Hill offices in Nairobi, sparking mixed reactions from Kenyans on social media.
After the meeting, the two leaders issued statements saying they discussed matters related to the handshake and the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).
“Met with Governor Anne Waiguru at Capitol Hill Square and had a discussion on national cohesion and inclusivity,” Raila tweeted.
Waiguru also took to Facebook to share her side of the story, saying: “We deliberated on the spirit of the handshake and its intention to move this nation to a better future through the BBI. A cohesive Nation and one in harmony can never go wrong,”
However, a majority of Kenyans online were not convinced that the two leaders were only discussing the BBI report. Some speculated that they are forging an alliance ahead of the 2022 elections.
Here are some reactions from Kenyans on social media:
- “Jeez!” - Benji Ndolo (@BenjiNdolo)
- “Not an iota of shame. Would’ve turned her away at the door like bye byeeee?? nktest” - Benji Ndolo (@BenjiNdolo)
- “These politicians take us for fools.?? pic.twitter.com/Q1BrJOOaEE ” - Ichiban! (@kmaore)
- “Chief giver of all forgivenesses. People’s Cleanser. Thank you for forgiving Anna – she never stole from NYS.” - Kimutai (@Kimruto)
- “National cohesion and inclusivity do not depend on her. She is an individual. The conversations y’all need to be having are on the national reparations she needs to do i.e. IFMIS, NYS 1 and 2 so that economic recovery is at least a possibility.” - Hic sunt dracones (@EMungau)
- “Kenyans are not foolsh sir, remember NYS scandal and public funds, public money. God is not sleeping” - Excellency.Arapkemeikimutai (@Arapkemeikimu)
