?????? Kenyan Mps Push Ruto to Appoint Raila Odinga as Kenya’s New Prime Minister After AU Failure:

Members of Parliament allied to President William Ruto have proposed implementing the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report to create the position of Prime Minister, which they intend to offer to Raila Odinga. This move has stirred controversy as critics argue it's less about the report's merit and more about keeping Raila within the government's fold. Raila, who has faced numerous political defeats, including three unsuccessful presidential bids in 2007, 2013, and 2022, is seen by many as being repeatedly propped up by political maneuvers rather than electoral success.

Amidst this political chess game, Kenyan citizens are grappling with economic hardships. However, instead of focusing on alleviating these issues, the government chose to allocate significant resources towards Raila's campaign for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship, which he ultimately lost. Reports indicate that at least KSh 1 billion was spent, including the costs of sending almost 100 MPs and other 'joyriders' to Addis Ababa. There, they engaged in activities like chanting 'Baba' songs in support of Raila, not to mention the extravagant spending on after-party venues, all in preparation for a victory that never came.

Critics view this expenditure and the proposed creation of the Prime Minister position for Raila as an attempt to neutralize him politically, preventing him from aligning with opposition forces that could challenge Ruto's administration. This strategy seems aimed at securing political stability by integrating a formidable political figure into the ruling coalition, rather than addressing the pressing needs of the Kenyan populace.

Question:

Do You Think the Creation of a Prime Minister Position for Raila Odinga Is Justified, Given the Current Economic Situation in Kenya?