ODM boss and Broad-Based Government partner Raila Odinga has lit up the political scene after publicly blasting unnamed players for frustrating an ambitious airport project deal with Indian billionaire Gautam Adani.
The opposition chief said Kenyans were denied a golden chance to modernize their infrastructure, accusing certain quarters of sabotaging progress for selfish gain.
Speaking while addressing a charged crowd, Raila insisted that Adani’s entry was not meant to take away Kenya’s assets but to make them better.
He pointed fingers at individuals who allegedly blocked the deal, warning that such moves were setting the country back. In a post that has already gone viral, he lamented that Kenya missed out on a world-class upgrade, linking his statement to a viral clip shared online here.
The airport deal, which was quietly being discussed behind closed doors, has been a hot topic in political and business circles.
Raila, who has consistently advocated for global investment partnerships, warned that those blocking such opportunities were betraying ordinary Kenyans who depend on better infrastructure for trade and travel.
Analysts argue that this clash reveals deep cracks within the political elite, as some insiders view international investors with suspicion while others embrace them.
Raila positioned himself as a champion of modernization, telling Kenyans that this missed opportunity was the fault of politicians chasing personal interests instead of national progress.
Critics are now questioning who exactly stood in the way, with speculation rife that powerful figures in government may have influenced the decision. The push-and-pull has left Kenyans wondering whether politics is again taking precedence over development at the expense of the mwananchi.
By openly calling out the sabotage, Raila has reignited debate on whether leaders are truly aligned with the promises of economic revival. His fiery statement, “Shame on them,” captured the frustrations of many Kenyans who feel that leaders continue to gamble with opportunities that could transform the nation.
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