ODM must not be part of Ruto's praise and worship team: Orengo

While paying their last respects to Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) chairperson Roseline Odede in Uyoma Rarieda Sub-county, Orengo cautioned the opposition to stand firm and be on the right side of history. 

"The law can never be suspended, you must always live by the dictates of the Constitution. When (Adolf) Hitler formed the government, it was a coalition and that coalition died so I pray that ODM to withstand any storm," he said. 

"Even if you make compromises, you must do so on principle. Don't be part of praise and worship, we must stand firm."

The governor raised concerns about the surge in abduction cases these past months; calling on the government to put an end to the menace. 

"Kenya is crying that we must stop abductions, and extrajudicial killings so that we can be a republic. When there is too much sycophancy in government, people lose sight of their fundamentals." 

His remarks were echoed by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna who urged the ODM leaders in government to call out the injustices occurring in the country. 

"ODM leaders in government must stop being sycophants and call out Ruto for injustices that are going on in Kenya," he said. 

In what has been touted as a 'handshake' between President Ruto and Opposition's Raila, four ODM leaders joined the government under the broad-based partnership. 

Since joining Cabinet, the four CSs Hassan Joho (Mining), Wycliffe Oparanya (Cooperatives), John Mbadi (Treasury) and Opiyo Wandayi (Energy) made a u-turn and have been singing Ruto's praises across the country.