President William Ruto has defended his decision to approve eight Bills shortly before announcing the death of Opposition leader Raila Odinga, saying there was nothing unusual or secretive about it.

President William Ruto has defended his decision to approve eight Bills shortly before announcing the death of Opposition leader Raila Odinga, saying there was nothing unusual or secretive about it. Speaking from State House Nairobi, the President clarified that government business must continue regardless of circumstances, adding that signing the Bills was part of his official duty and had been scheduled earlier. Ruto dismissed claims that the move was insensitive or politically motivated, insisting that the timing was coincidental and that the public announcement of Raila’s death was handled with the utmost respect. “Hakuna kitu ya kuficha. Government work must go on even in difficult moments,” he said. The eight Bills signed into law reportedly touched on key sectors including finance, agriculture, and security. The President further assured Kenyans that the government will observe national mourning protocols and coordinate with Raila’s family to give the former Prime Minister a befitting send-off. He urged the public to focus on unity and respect during the mourning period, emphasizing that politics should not overshadow the legacy of a man who shaped Kenya’s democratic journey.