Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has called for an immediate halt to the ongoing abductions, which he claims instil fear among Kenyans.<\/p>\n
While in Homa Bay County alongside President William Ruto for this year\u2019s Genowa Governor\u2019s Cup on Friday, Raila stated that such acts tarnish the country\u2019s image and should not carry over into the new year.<\/p>\n
\u201cSasa tunaingia mwaka mpya. Tunataka mabaya yote yaishe na mwaka huu ambao tunazika. Hatutaki kuona dhambi ikivuka kuingia mwaka mpya. Vijana wetu wote wawe salama,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n
The ODM leader, who is now seeking to become the next Chairperson of the African Union Commission, indicated that he has raised his concerns with President Ruto and hopes the situation will be addressed before it escalates.<\/p>\n
\u201cNimeambia Rafiki yangu Rais William Ruto mambo ya vijana kushikwa ovyo ovyo na kupigwa pingu, na kuwekwa mahali na kuteswa ikome kabisa,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Raila demands that action be taken against those responsible for the alarming abductions and enforced disappearances, as their actions pose a significant threat to national security.<\/p>\n
\u201cWale ambao wanafanya mambo kama haya washikwe, wanaswe na wawekwe ndani,\u201d charged Raila.<\/p>\n
The former Prime Minister also addressed the issue of online attacks targeting certain political leaders that currently influence public discourse. Despite widespread criticism at times, he stated that he holds no grudges against any Kenyans for expressing their views.<\/p>\n
\u201cHata kama wewe unapinga mimi, wewe si adui wangu. Hata ukinitusi, wewe si adui. Mimi nimetusiwa sana katika mitandao ya kijamii, lakini ninacheka na kusema huyo ni mpumbavu. Sisi tunataka amani katika taifa letu ili Kenya isonge mbele kimaendeleo,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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