Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for misrepresenting history and falsely claiming a role as a liberator during a press conference on July 8. This followed the cancellation of planned celebrations for the 35th anniversary of the Saba Saba movement.

• Saba Saba was a crucial moment for Kenya's democratic evolution, marking the fight against one-party rule.
• Raila Odinga, alongside leaders from the pro-democracy movement, emphasized the need for structured democratic engagement rather than unorganized protests.
• Odinga proposed the formation of an intergenerational conclave to address political and governance challenges in Kenya.