Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Alliance Presidential flag bearer Raila Odinga has come out to defend his ‘Christianity Elevation’ remark.
In a video shared by Citizen Tv which has ever since gone viral, the ODM leader termed Christianity as an elevated religion. The political heavyweight blamed the colonials for the stereotype. He further promised to end that once elected as a president in the August polls.
“When colonialist came here they elevated Christianity above other religions, a stereotype that has lived up to date. I will end that. The constitution says Kenya is a secular Country,” he stated.
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His words have not been received well by many Christians. While taking to social media, a section of Christians have castigated Raila Odinga for what they have termed as downgrading their religion.
Raila Odinga has however boldly defended his statement. While giving an address, Raila has said that his speech was not ill-intended.
“There is a clip going round, I was addressing Muslim Women who complained about discrimination. I explained the roots of discrimination in colonialism. The Anglican Church was the queen’s church. It was favored that time. I did not want to use that against Christianity,” he said.
![It is now hours to the highly hyped Raila Odinga-led Azimio demonstrations. A section of Kenyans have named prominent young people that should be in front line during the mass action.*While speaking to Citizen Tv, ODM leader leader Raila Odinga mantained that the Monday's demonstrations across the country will go as planned. While Speaking to journalist Sam Gituku, the former prime minister ruled out the possibility withdrawing, adding that President William Ruto pride has forced him to take the action.*"They have been speaking with a lot pride, saying that I want a share of the government (Nusu mkate). Their speeches have been full of abusive words. We are left without any choice," he said.Raila Odinga however intimated that he will not lead crowd of Kenyan to the Statement as he earlier claimed. Instead, he said Azimio will send representatives to the president with their Memorandum."*Of course that[statehouse] is a protected area. We shall send representatives with memorandum. If they are allowed in, well and fine. If not, they will stick it on the gate and leave," he added. Among the demands being pushed by Azimio are; lowering the cost of living, to halt the process of constituting IEBC but rather reinstate the Cherera four and Open the IEBC servers.* Though the ODM leader said that the demonstrations will be peaceful, Kenyans have now expressed their doubts. Some of Nairobi business people said that they will close their businesses on the day to avoid unnecessary losses.A section of Kenyans further listed a number of young persons who should be in front line. They include; Winnie Odinga and Raila Junior. They are the ODM leader Raila Oding's children. Raila is the force behind the planned Mass action. Winnie Odinga was recently nominated as member of Parliament for EALA. George Mariga. He is Martha Karua's son. He is works as news reporter at KTN. Karua was the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Alliance Deputy President designate. She is very vocal in pushing for the mass action.Kalonzo Musyoka's children. They include;Kennedy Musyoka [EALA MP], Kevin Muasya [CEO of Akamba radio station Athiani FM], Damaris Musenya [a lawyer] and Klein Kalonzo[a musician with a recording studio].](https://publicnews.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GridArt_20230319_055056513-390x220.webp "Netizens lists prominent young Kenyans that should attend Monday's Azimio demonstrations 8 Netizens lists prominent young Kenyans that should attend Monday's Azimio demonstrations")
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