Supreme Court Verdict Not End of Life, Raila tells Kenyans
National Super Alliance (Nasa) leader Raila Odinga has urged Kenyans to maintain peace during and after the highly anticipated Supreme Court ruling on Friday.
The opposition chief, in a speech delivered on his behalf by Kisumu governor Anyang Nyong'o on Thursday at the burial of late Foreign Affairs Minister Robert Ouko's wife, Christabel told Kenyans that the ruling will not be the end of life.
Raila filed a petition challenging President Uhuru Kenyatta's victory on grounds that the August 8th vote was marred by massive irregularities.
Demonstrations rocked Nasa strongholds in Nairobi, Homa Bay and Kisumu following the declaration of President Uhuru as the winner on August 11th. Unclear number of people lost their lives during the demos as police tussled with the the demonstrators to try and regain normalcy.
"Whatever happens today, we are winners. Go to church and temples to give thanks to God.
"A soldier lives to fight another battle. Therefore, today the world is not coming to an end." The message read by Nyong'o read.
Justice David Maraga and six other Supreme Court judges are expected to deliver the verdict of Raila's petition of Friday.
Raila further noted that peace is crucial for the country's unity and development.
The former Prime Minister eulogised Christabel as a true patriot and mentor of many people in Kisumu and the country.
In his condolence message, President Uhuru Kenyatta said Christabel served the country with distinction and dedication.
"Her death is a big loss to her family and the whole country. She was a kind-hearted and caring public servant," he said in the message read by Foreign Affairs CS Amina Mohammed.
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That's a very strange…
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That's a very strange message. It sounds as if he knows he has lost the petition. Why say a soldier lives to fight another day? Does Raila know something that we don't?
Well, it appears the court…
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Well, it appears the court battle made it clear to Raila that his case was frivolous. This is acceptance of defeat. As isolated as Raila is, it is good he is telling his folks that peace is needed. Going forward, the Raila needs to focus on building his legacy and nothing else.
Which legacy? Does he have…
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In reply to Well, it appears the court… by sokora (not verified)
Which legacy? Does he have any? Or you mean he can start making one.
New constitution…
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In reply to Which legacy? Does he have… by JustMe (not verified)
New constitution
Multi party democracy
Un earthing of waigurus million dollar condoms!
How old are you bwana? You don't know his legacy! 2?
Going back to elections…
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In reply to Well, it appears the court… by sokora (not verified)
Going back to elections hater!
Whoever has advised Raila to…
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Whoever has advised Raila to speak like this has done a good job. After the supreme court verdict in whichever way it will go, leaders or the two competitors should calm down their supporters, say no to violence, unite the country and move on.
This is indeed an about turn…
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This is indeed an about turn for someone known for lies,incitement,deceit,obnoxiousness and cry baby attitude.
He can go back to Bondo and raise fish and more cows or mentor Babu Owino!
Weirdo, attention seeking…
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Weirdo, attention seeking juvenile! Sounds like you already know you have lost. Unatupotezea wakati. Fight for another day, you should have thought of that before hyping up Kenyans the way you did. It is a very weird U turn, unless someone is bribing him to be nice and has been promised something..... Very suspicious. Guest1, I think you should write him a long letter of complaint...letting you down like this. Not the fighting spirit he put up in the beginning, is it?
Hello Hon. Raila Amolo…
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Hello Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, tell us what you know about the judgement. Our Supreme court judges need a break if you can just stand and say it is over.
So you knew exactly!!! Bure…
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So you knew exactly!!! Bure kabisa... As Kenyan majority expressed on the 8th of August 2017, we didn't want you to be our President. Even if you take your case to the space, we are still the same Kenyan majority 8 million plus who voted you out. Bado wembe ni ule ule!!! Am glad you have realized that now. You can't hold the whole country hostage. We learnt from 2007/08 and we can't go back there. So, kwaheri ya kuonana Kenya inasonga mbele.
A good show to his (RAO's)…
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A good show to his (RAO's) donors - it's about his DONORS not his followers... a donors message to Kenyans.
AND THE OSCAR GOES TO - rao!
-akale nyumbani......bye-bye son of odinga!
Back to the ballot...Sasa…
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In reply to A good show to his (RAO's)… by JustMe (not verified)
Back to the ballot...Sasa ndo atashindwa vizuri! Legacy ya hakuna inaendelea..heheh
Guest1, your guy must have…
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Guest1, your guy must have known all along the judgement would be in his favour. All these wealthy men are not worthy of our votes. I have lost faith in the system....rotten all through. Waste of public money. History.
Looks like The Supreme court…
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Looks like The Supreme court had already given Raila heads up they will rule in his favor, what a shame!
Yup. I was wondering why the…
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In reply to Looks like The Supreme court… by Nairobi (not verified)
Yup. I was wondering why the change of heart one day before the verdict. There definitely was a heads up from some source. Question is; how legal is that?
Raila denied that statement…
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Raila denied that statement by Anyang Nyong'o. He is fully for violence.
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