Why ODM Is Unhappy About Ruto's Address Today - Alleges Billy & Mbaruk

President William Ruto’s State of the Nation Address left ODM members deeply upset according to radio hosts billy mia and mbaruk mwalimu after he failed to honour the late Raila Odinga. 

Many MPs had expected a short moment of silence for the former opposition leader.

They also hoped Ruto would speak clearly about their 10 point agenda that he signed with Raila earlier in the year.

The mood in the chamber grew tense as ODM lawmakers waited for a signal of respect. 

Raila passed away in October and his party has insisted that the unity deal he crafted with Ruto must guide national politics. 

The agenda calls for electoral reforms, fair opportunities for all regions, stronger devolution and a firm war on corruption. ODM wanted Ruto to show fresh commitment to these goals.

Ruto began his address without mentioning Raila. He went straight into a list of government projects. 

He spoke about new highways and promised to tarmac thousands of kilometres of roads. 

He highlighted the coming launch of the Rironi to Mau Summit dual highway. He said the SGR extension to Kisumu will be ready early next year.

He talked about upgrades at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and the ports of Mombasa and Lamu. He also pointed to plans to revive Kenya Airways. 

His allies cheered as he explained how these investments would change transport and create more jobs across the country.

Halfway through his speech, the room exploded when Kenya Kwanza MPs stood and chanted “two term.” Their loud voices drowned the chamber as Ruto paused with a smile. 

The opposition side sat still and watched in silence. ODM members later said the chants proved that the address was more of a campaign event than a national message.

ODM leaders expressed deep frustration after the session. They said Ruto ignored Raila’s memory and treated the unity agenda as something unimportant. 

Some MPs said it looked like the president had turned his back on the spirit of cooperation that Raila aimed to build.

Political observers warned that the situation could create new cracks between the two sides. Many Kenyans had hoped the unity deal would calm tension in the country. 

ODM now plans to push parts of the agenda through private bills. Ruto’s camp has dismissed the complaints and insists the president is focused on progress.