DAP-K castigates Raila after his 4-point proposal
By Mabonga Makhanu, July 7, 2025The Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) has come out strongly to dismiss Raila Odinga’s press statement delivered on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Serena Hotel.
In their response, the party criticised Raila’s continued calls for dialogue and termed his address as empty storytelling that fails to resonate with the current generation.
According to DAP-K, the youth and Kenyans at large are no longer interested in history lessons about the Saba Saba liberation. What matters now, the party insists, are the unresolved issues that were fought for 35 years ago—issues that remain alive today.
“Mzee should be told that Gen Zs and Kenyans don’t want his storytelling; they already read the Saba Saba Liberation in history. What’s important now is that the issues fought for 35 years ago are still alive, and he chose to dine with the oppressor.” DAPK said.
DAP-K accused Raila of abandoning the people’s struggle and choosing instead to dine with the very oppressors he once opposed.
They reminded him that he has repeatedly initiated dialogue processes since 1990, only to use them as opportunities to align with those in power while ordinary Kenyans continue to suffer.
The party further pointed to the 10-point agenda signed between Raila and President Ruto, noting that to date, nothing tangible has come out of it. They concluded their statement by urging him to step aside.
”Raila must be reminded that he has initiated many dialogues since 1990 to bring reforms but instead used it as an opportunity to eat with the oppressor as Kenyans suffer. He signed a 10-point agenda with Kasongo, but to date, nothing has been done. Go home!” he added.
Raila’s proposal
This comes after Raila’s presser at Serena Hotel, where he issued a raft of proposals, which he believed would be a step into quelling public anger.
One of the key areas he highlighted was police reform. He called for a renewed commitment to comprehensive changes in policing, specifically focusing on enhancing accountability and transparency in law enforcement, while also improving relations between police officers and the public.
This is seen as a critical step in restoring public trust in the justice system.
”I propose an inclusive intergenerational national conclave to hear our people across all divides and come up with the irreducible reforms and changes necessary to take the country forward. I propose that the country urgently return to the agenda of comprehensive police reforms, focusing on enhancing accountability and transparency and improving police-to-people relations.” Raila said.