ODM MP Hits Out at the US Over Stand on Raila's Swearing-in

Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo has hit out at the United States over its warning on National Super Alliance (NASA) chief Raila Odinga over his pending swearing in as people's president. In a statement on Thursday, the fiery Orange Democratic Movement MP, said the US was afraid of an Odinga Presidency. She said US feared for their interests in Kenya under the ODM leader.

"When you hear them telling Jakom to think about his legacy, they are merely saying your swearing in is not good for America's business in Kenya- especially the multibillion contract rumored to have been negotiated," noted Ms Odhiambo.

“If they were actually bothered about Jakom's (Raila) legacy, they would have spoken at the point the police were swatting our supporters like flies. The only legacy of concern to me right now is Legacy Bookshop run by Aoko Midiwo my good friend,” Mrs Odhiambo said.

Last week, President Trump's government through the acting Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Donald Yamamoto, said that Odinga would be tainting his legacy by being anointed as President outside the law. US further urged the opposition chief to shelve the inauguration plan, saying it was unhelpful and detrimental to Kenya's peace and unity.

“Forming a separate or parallel government is really unhelpful,” said Donald Yamamoto, the acting assistant secretary of state for African affairs. “We’ve known the former prime minister over the years,” he said. “He has a great story — the need for political reform. He is famous for, noted for, respected for reforms.”