Opposition Leader Rejects Ruto Presidency, Calls Kenya Kwanza Government 'Illegitimate'

In a major statement today, opposition leader Raila Odinga declared that his party does not recognize William Ruto as the President of Kenya and that the newly formed Kenya Kwanza government is illegitimate. The statement comes in response to the recent power struggle between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto. After months of political tensions, the two leaders agreed to form a new coalition government known as Kenya Kwanza. The agreement saw both Kenyatta and Ruto retain their respective positions, with Kenyatta serving as president and Ruto serving as deputy president. However, Odinga has now made it clear that his party will not accept this arrangement. He said in a press conference today: "We do not recognize William Ruto as the legitimate president of Kenya or the legitimacy of this new government." He went on to say that he would be calling for an election in order to restore democracy in the country. Odinga's comments have sparked outrage among many Kenyans who support the new coalition government. They argue that it is necessary for stability and progress in the country, while others believe it is unconstitutional for one person to hold both presidential roles at once. Meanwhile, some analysts are speculating that Odinga's statement could be part of a larger political strategy ahead of next year's elections. If true, then this could signal an even more contentious battle between Kenyatta and Odinga over who will become president after 2021's general election.