Nuru Okanga Slams Ida Odinga’s UNEP Appointment, Calls It Political Nepotism

Political activist Nuru Okanga has accused President William Ruto of betraying former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, citing past political agreements and recent appointments.

In a statement shared on social media, Okanga claimed that Ruto “betrayed Raila from the time of the AU seat and again during the signing of the so-called broad-based government.” 

He argued that Raila never recommended his wife, Ida Odinga, for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) ambassadorial role, a position Ruto recently offered. Okanga said this can be confirmed by ODM Secretary-General Edwin W. Sifuna.

Okanga also criticized the government for failing to compensate families of Gen Z activists and other Kenyans who lost their lives during protests. 

“To date, not a single Kenyan has been compensated,” he stated, describing the handling of these issues as a betrayal by political elites, including Kasongo, whose actions he labeled “truly a betrayer.”

In addition to the allegations against Ruto, Okanga claimed that political goons were deployed to disrupt Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s rallies in Kirinyaga and Nyeri. 

He did not provide details on the groups involved but suggested the moves were politically motivated.