ODM party leader Raila Odinga has come under sharp criticism from a section of Social Media users Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs Cabinet Secretary Margret Kobia at his Capitol Hill office to discuss matters concerning the youths.
Through his official social media accounts, Raila, who was once considered as an opposition chief surprised many when he hosted Margret Kobia (a government figure) who according to Raila briefed him on the preparations being undertaken for the upcoming International Youth Day.
“Hosted Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs CS Prof Margaret Kobia who briefed me on the preparations being undertaken for the upcoming International Youth Day.” Posted Raila
Hosted Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs @CSMargaretKobia who briefed me on the preparations being undertaken for the upcoming International Youth Day. pic.twitter.com/fRCERx20Co
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) August 7, 2019
The post left many wondering on Raila’s current ‘Position’ in government with some arguing that the ODM boss had already taken over responsibilities from Deputy President William Ruto as the People’s president.
Baba as you continue to marvel us i now understand why the late VP Kijana Wamalwa once said those who hate you have Raila Phobia…can you imagine what the DP thinks when he sees CSs briefing you yawa!!
— Kelvin M'mayi (@KelvinMmayi) August 7, 2019
Peter Nyandika Oino The people’s president must know what is happening in every sector. Baba stay long as you are the light of this beautiful country
Baba as you continue to marvel us i now understand why the late VP Kijana Wamalwa once said those who hate you have Raila Phobia…can you imagine what the DP thinks when he sees CSs briefing you yawa!!
— Kelvin M'mayi (@KelvinMmayi) August 7, 2019
Others took issues with Raila who is over 70 years old negotiating issues relating to youths while some of the youths while languishing in poverty due to unemployment.
Flabio Yankee Makokha Using the name youth to gain mileage ..a character common in all our politicians
And you believe "they" are actually answerable to you? Isn't this a tactic to tame and bring an "enemy" closer?
The CS is briefing you AS WHO? What has the Youth Day got to do with you OldMan?— Gilbert RK (@RK_Gilbert) August 7, 2019
John Carlx International youth day that funny …who is the youth there
Godphrey Odhiambo International youth day, as the 60’s and 70’s will be chewing mandazi and sodas on our behalf. Bure kabisa
You’re being briefed by senior Government officials more than Ruto-literally running things while Uhuru is away! Your political strategies are a master-piece. Hope one day, you will put them down in a Book.
— Nkaate (@Nkaate) August 7, 2019
Mwicigi Baba Shirú Where are you and youths coming together, achia kijana yako kazi zingine, why clinging to power all those years??
Yaaaaaaaani baba never participated in election and running government from outside? I give up
— BABAKE…DC1X (@IvanHezz) August 7, 2019
William Okinyi Am tempted to think this is a coalition government with you going silent on which role you play to the government and your brother HE Uhuru being the President. This is really hidden from the faces of wananchi but its ok time will tell my brother
I believe if the youth are involved from the initial stages of policy making then alot of issues affecting the youth can be eradicated. Sadly, decisions are made by people who lack understanding of what the youth need or want.
— EncountersAfricaBlog #SexualAbuseStories (@VigilanceAtieno) August 7, 2019