The United Opposition has publicly disavowed Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga following his controversial remarks regarding Raila Odinga's potential demise, urging the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to condemn him.

• Governor Kahiga is not affiliated with the United Opposition, having been elected on a UDA ticket.
• He appeared to celebrate Raila Odinga's death at a funeral, calling it a "blessing in disguise" for the Mt Kenya region and claiming Odinga's handshake with President Ruto diverted resources to Nyanza.
• The Opposition demands that UDA Party Leader President William Ruto, Chairperson Cecily Mbarire, and Secretary General Senator Hassan Omar publicly condemn Kahiga, also calling for disciplinary action from the Council of Governors.

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has publicly condemned Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga’s recent remarks celebrating the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, calling them "callous and irresponsible" and not representative of the Mt. Kenya region's views.

• Governor Kahiga's comments, captured in a viral video, suggested Raila's death spared the Mt. Kenya region from isolation.
• The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) urged restraint and forgiveness, while also condemning the insensitivity of Kahiga’s statements.
• Saboti MP Caleb Amisi also criticized Kahiga's remarks, labeling them as divisive and unworthy of a national leader.

The Council of Governors has called an urgent meeting following Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga's provocative comments celebrating the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, claiming it would benefit the Mt Kenya region.

• Governor Kahiga stated that Odinga's passing would redirect government resources to Central Kenya, away from the Nyanza region, due to a past "handshake" with President William Ruto.
• The Council of Governors, chaired by Ahmed Abdullahi, condemned Kahiga's remarks as "reckless, insensitive, sad, and unfortunate," disassociating themselves from his personal views.
• The extraordinary meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, to deliberate on possible actions against Governor Kahiga for his statements made on Tuesday evening.

The Council of Governors (CoG) has called an urgent extraordinary meeting to address controversial remarks made by Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga regarding the death of opposition leader Raila Odinga, which the CoG has disavowed as personal views.

• Governor Kahiga, the CoG Vice-Chairman, stated during a funeral speech that Raila Odinga’s death on October 15 was an ‘answered prayer’ for the Mt. Kenya region.
• The CoG Chairman Ahmed Abdullahi convened the meeting for Wednesday morning to deliberate on the “unfortunate utterances.”
• Leaders including ODM deputy leader Abdulswamad Nassir, James Orengo, and fellow Mt. Kenya governors Anne Waiguru, Cecilly Mbarire, and Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui have condemned the remarks as insensitive and tribal.
• Former Chief Justice David Maraga described the remarks as abhorrent and a violation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, citing Art 73 (1) which requires a State Officer to demonstrate respect for the people.

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has resigned as Vice Chairperson of the Council of Governors (CoG) following widespread condemnation of remarks he made concerning the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. His resignation came just hours before the CoG was set to hold an extraordinary meeting to discuss sanctions against him.

• Governor Kahiga apologized to the Odinga family, the ODM fraternity, and Kenyans, stating his remarks were misinterpreted and caused distress during a period of national mourning.
• The CoG had already passed a vote of no confidence against Kahiga and announced his removal from the Vice Chair position.
• Kahiga's controversial remarks, made at a funeral, claimed Raila's death was a "blessing" for the Mt Kenya region, which he alleged had been sidelined under the current government.

The ODM party has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of using Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga to make disparaging remarks about Raila Odinga's death.

• ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga claimed Kahiga is Gachagua's mouthpiece, citing Gachagua's past similar comments.
• Governor Kahiga had implied Raila's passing would redirect development from Nyanza to Mount Kenya.
• Kahiga resigned from his role as Vice Chairperson of the Council of Governors and issued an apology to the Odinga family, clarifying his remarks were an observation, not a celebration.

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga is facing significant backlash and potential repercussions after making controversial remarks regarding the alleged death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. His comments, claiming that Raila’s demise would be a blessing for the Mt Kenya region, led to his resignation as the vice chair of the Council of Governors (CoG).

• Kahiga's comments asserted that Raila’s political partnership with President William Ruto had disrupted development priorities in Central Kenya.
• The United Democratic Alliance (UDA), Kahiga’s party, could initiate disciplinary action, potentially leading to his expulsion, although expulsion would not automatically result in him losing his governorship.
• Other potential outcomes include an impeachment motion by the Nyeri County Assembly, a summons from the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) for incitement remarks, or even professional consequences from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).