- On Monday, August 18, President William Ruto and ODM leader, Raila Odinga, held the Joint ODM-Kenya Session First Parliament Group
- In the session, the former Prime Minister’s position on the State Development Fund (NG-CDF) raised anger among members of Parliament present
- A video recorded from the session showed the President advising MPs not to make a noise and allow Raila to end his speech
On Monday, August 18, President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga held a joint ODM parliamentary meeting and Kenya first What happened in Karen.
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During the session, the former Prime Minister’s position on the NG-CDF Fund angered some members of parliament.
Raila emphasized that the role of parliamentarians should remain in legislative and regulate implementation, while development projects are responsible for county governments.
“The province is not a decentral element. The resolution remains at the county level. County governments are implementing projects, with the central government implementing national plans,” Raila said.
His statements did not please the legislators, some of whom were heard complaining and others whispering to him.
The video from the session showed the President Ruto calming the legislators and demanding that Raila finish his speech.
Raila called on MPs to allow him to express his position, saying they had the opportunity to respond later.
He emphasized that parliamentarians may not agree with him, but the fact is that they should not participate in development projects.
“Now listen to me.Raila explained.
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