By Ebi Kesiena
Former Raila Odinga aide and lawyer Silas Jakakimba, has stated that it is time Azimio takes a step back from politics and let the country progress.
Speaking on KTN, Jakakimba said Raila is at a point where he can serve the African continent in other capacities, and he should explore that.
The former personal assistant and senior advisor to Raila insisted that the Opposition leader already has his legacy cemented in the country’s history.
“I think we just need to appreciate him (Raila Odinga) and let him be. I strongly feel he needs to step back and just let Kenya flow… This is what I genuinely feel and just go serve Africa in another capacity. He has a legacy,” Jakakimba said.
He said he currently supports President William Ruto and he is confident that the head of state will deliver on his promise to Kenyans.
Jakakimba, however, said that this can only be done if Ruto works hard to see that the current pressing issues like the economy are attended to.
“Baba has his legacy but currently I support William Ruto unconditionally and I have my reasons for that and I believe he’s going to deliver. He’s on the seat and I can tell you from where I sit he deliberately means well and wants the best for this country.
“But I still also think as Jakakimba that he has to work hard to make it work for the country. The economy, and attendant issues, cohesion and all these things. That way, he will get his legacy. Baba has a legacy and that is why I feel he needs to step back and chill, and I’ve told him this much.” He said.
Jakakimba broke ranks with Raila soon after he lost the 2022 presidential poll to President William Ruto.
His support for Ruto was regarded as a betrayal by many Raila supporters, but according to him, that was not the case.
“Anyone who talks of betrayal basically elects to bury their head in the sand,” he said in a previous interview.
Jakakimba said he remains very close to the Odinga family because he had worked in that space for the longest time.
