Martha Karua Responds To Raila Removing Her From His Social Media Cover Photos
- Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga removed his iconic photo with Martha Karua from his social media profiles
- This led the Narc Kenya party leader to clarify her stance on Raila's decision
- Kenyans took to social media to react to Karua's response, with some praising her and others questioning her reaction
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Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua has responded to opposition leader Raila Odinga’s decision to remove their iconic photo from his social media cover images.
Why did Raila remove the iconic photo?
Raila's decision on Tuesday, August 27, could have been influenced by Karua’s announcement that she and the Narc Kenya party were leaving the Azimio la Umoja coalition.
In a brief notice to Azimio La Umoja Secretary-General Junet Mohamed, the group cited "ongoing political developments" as the reason for its immediate withdrawal from the coalition.
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The party and others helped establish the coalition leading up to the 2022 presidential election, in which Karua was Raila's running mate.
Another reason could be that Raila has shifted his focus to campaigning for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson position.
How did Karua respond?
Karua, who was an Azimio co-principal before announcing her exit from the coalition, responded to Raila's move.
She implied that she was fine with Raila's decision and welcomed it.
"Welcome move," Karua said.
How did netizens react to Karua's response?
Kenyans online quickly responded to Karua, with some praising her move while others inquired if she supports Raila's AUC bid.
Mwando Kamau:
"Nothing but respect for your consistency over time."
TrextheDJKE:
"Haunanga chills (you have no pity)."
Rotarian Tinkah:
"It's never personal."
Werosetem:
"Do you support Raila's candidature?"
Netizen:
"Hauskii vibaya?"
Who is Max:
"Umerukwa mapema."
Kalonzo Musyoka Asks Raila to relinquish Azimio's leadership
This incident follows Kalonzo Musyoka's statement urging Raila to step down as Azimio's leader, revealing further cracks within the coalition.
At a press briefing in Embu on Sunday, August 18, Kalonzo Musyoka asserted that Raila would not be allowed to continue leading the opposition after aligning with President William Ruto.
According to Kalonzo, Raila cannot continue leading Azimio la Umoja, yet his party had 'joined' the broad-based government.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura Guthua, journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke
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