'Keep Raila's name out of your mouth!' - Shariff fires back at Gachagua
In what appeared to be a direct jab at Gachagua, an angry Shariff said, “Please let the name of Raila Odinga stay out of your mouths. He is not of your level.”..
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Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir, ODM Deputy Party Leader, has criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for his remarks about Raila Odinga, urging him to keep Odinga's name out of his discussions.
- Shariff Nassir asserted that Raila Odinga is not on Gachagua's "level" and has contributed significantly to Kenya's multiparty democracy.
- The ODM secretariat dismissed rumors about Odinga's health, accusing a political faction, allegedly including Gachagua, of spreading misinformation using bloggers and AI-generated images.
- Gachagua had commented on Odinga's health, stating his prayer for Raila to have a long life and support William Ruto in 2027, which ODM members, including Kisumu West MP Rosa Buyu, criticized as political exploitation.
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Political Leaders Voice Criticisms and Assert Political Positions - October 2025
Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia has publicly accused President William Ruto’s administration of deceiving Kenyans and betraying its pre-election promises, stating on Spice FM that he has lost faith in the government's integrity. In a separate criticism, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi faulted county governors for neglecting to implement Senate resolutions intended to curb mismanagement and embezzlement of funds. Kingi emphasized the Senate's role is to ensure accountability, not to create conflict. Meanwhile, Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for his remarks concerning Raila Odinga. Gachagua also made headlines by dismissing concerns about his political standing, asserting himself as Kenya's present and future political force in contrast to former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
