NAIROBI, Kenya — Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has come out in strong defense of Raila Odinga, saying the longtime opposition leader has done his part and should be allowed to rest from active political struggles.
His remarks come amid ongoing discussions about a potential power-sharing deal between President William Ruto and Odinga.
In a statement, Amisi dismissed criticism of Odinga’s political journey, arguing that the blame should lie with those who repeatedly refused to elect him in his five attempts at the presidency.
“I don’t blame Raila Odinga at all. I blame those who have consistently refused to vote for him. He is a human being, not an angel,” said Amisi. “It is obnoxious to continue blaming him; it only shows how weak and dependent you are.”
I don’t blame #RailaOdinga at all. I blame those who have consistently refused to vote for him five times he has presented himself on the ballot. He is a human being, not an angel. Let’s leave Baba to rest and let youths go to the street and continue the fight for a better Kenya…
The ODM legislator urged young people to stop relying on Odinga to champion reforms, insisting that every generation must fight for its own causes.
He likened the struggles of the past—independence, multi-party democracy, and the 2010 Constitution—to the current battle for economic emancipation, which he said should be led by the youth.
“Don’t expect the same people to fight for 21st-century economic emancipation. Nobody was born to fight for all generations while you party in nightclubs,” he stated.
Amisi’s comments come as speculation swirls over an impending agreement between Ruto and Odinga, which could see the opposition leader take up an international role.
While some of Odinga’s supporters remain skeptical of any deal with Ruto, Amisi’s message suggests a call for a shift in focus—from Odinga’s past leadership to the role young Kenyans must play in shaping the country’s future.
“Wake up and fight for your country and leave Raila to rest,” he urged. “He did his part, and if you think he did not do enough, forgiveness is an option, but a bad government is not.”
