Kenya, March 10 -- President William Ruto has planned several rallies in Nairobi, starting today, to gain support for his new partnership with veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga.
This announcement is a big deal in Kenya since Ruto and Odinga were once strong opponents. Now, they want to gather public support for their surprising alliance.
The rallies will begin this afternoon in the city and will explain the details of their agreement and why it could help the country.
People close to Ruto say this partnership aims to bring national unity and solve urgent economic and social problems.
During the rallies, President Ruto is expected to speak to thousands of supporters alongside Odinga, showing their united front. This has already led to much discussion and debate.
Political experts think this move helps Ruto gain more power before future elections and gives Odinga a chance to have a say in policy after being in opposition for many years.
However, some critics are worried about what this means for Kenya's opposition parties. Some say that Ruto and Odinga are ignoring other voices that disagree with them.
Today's event is the first of several planned rallies. The exact location in Nairobi has not been shared yet, but heavy security is expected.
Many supporters and those who are concerned about the alliance are likely to show up as the two leaders try to win public support.
More rallies are planned for the coming days, and the government promises to work hard to explain what this partnership is all about.
The Ruto-Odinga alliance is making headlines and creating a tense political situation as the weeks go by.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Bana Kenya.