Raila Odinga: Ruto's dalliance with judiciary 'could hurt court independence'

ODM leader Raila Odinga greets mourners during the burial of the late Katoi Kahindi Mulanda at Biyubu, Kanze in Kilifi County. [Omondi Onyango,Standard]

Opposition leader Raila Odinga stepped up his criticism of President William Ruto's relationship with the judiciary, the skyrocketing cost of living, and the State's proposed tax increase.

Raila yesterday expressed concern about the Kenya Kwanza Alliance regime's growing ties with the judiciary, saying it could erode the courts' independence.

"We've seen what happens when the executive colludes with the judiciary. What we're seeing is concerning, and it could lead us back to the dark days," Raila said.