- For a while, President William Ruto stressed not to allow cooperation between the government and the opposition
- He blamed his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, for allowing the opposition leader to enter the government thus destroying the essence of democracy and the division of power
- But several years later, he borrowed from the independent operating system, and allowed Raila to enter the government under the guise of national unity
The seasons have always defined the realities of Kenyan politics, which are based on interests that determine the longevity of political ideology.
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In many cases, different radical ideals have been overturned to meet the political situation.
What Ruto said about sharing authority and opposition
Before the 2022 presidential vote, and even after his victory, the President William Ruto He emphasized that he would not allow the form of a hybrid government where the opposition had its part.
Cited the example of his predecessor, the former president Uhuru Kenyattawho reached an agreement with Raila Odinga in 2018 a few months after the 2017 vote.
Before Independence, Raila also worked with the late Mwai Kibaki Under the Central Government of the Union, which came after the 2007 presidential vote, which brought the country into a serious political crisis.
In his public meetings, interviews with the media, and even international conferences after being elected president, Ruto would be heard vowing not to let Raila close to the government; He said the veteran politician is of opposition, whose constitution is given the responsibility of regulating the incumbent administration.
According to Ruto, plans like this disturbed the essence of democracy and the division of authority, thus preventing the audit and scales that the opposition should provide.
“There is a handshake that brings opposition to the government, making it a paradox, with clever clothing and non -democratic clothing, illegally and illegally,” Ruto would describe the possibility as working with Raila.
How Ruto changed his mind about allowing opposition to enter the government
But several years later, the president would end up suppressing his strong judgment against any plan and opposition.
On Friday, March 7, Ruto supported his announcement of not accepting opposition officials in government as witnessed in the governments of his predecessors.
He entered into a contract to work with Raila under what was known as the UDA-FEM system, bringing the two sides together.
The two leaders, as they gathered their troops behind their cooperation, signed to cooperate in addressing issues that plague ordinary citizens.
The National Committee on negotiations (NADCO) report created the axis of the agreement.
They signed an agreement to determine how they would have to go forward.
The agreement, signed by the ODM Secretary -General Edwin Sifuna And UDA's Hassan Omar, described how the parties will work together to resolve the high cost of living, solve the challenges of unemployment among young people and, finding jobs for unemployed people and implementing a two -thirds gender regime in the country's administration.
The agreement also approved the same allocation of resources and appointments to all Kenyans regardless of their tribes, saying that “Kenya is for all people regardless of their ethnicity, religion, or geographical location.”
Ruto and Raila also agreed to strengthen the resolution by significantly including budget allocation from the financial treasury and to ensure the provision of those resources to the county on time.
At the same time, Raila explained that Mou was not fueled by the 2027 general election, saying the cooperation was of the country's benefit and to seek solutions to disturbing issues that undermine the common public.
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