Kahiga Speaks for Gachagua, ODM Claims Over Vile Remarks on Raila's Death
This follows Kahiga's viral remarks that have led to his removal as the COG Vice Chairperson...
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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.
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Governor Kahiga Resigns from CoG Amid Uproar Over Remarks on Raila Odinga’s Death - October 2025
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga resigned as Vice Chairperson of the Council of Governors (CoG) following widespread condemnation for remarks he made concerning the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The CoG called an urgent extraordinary meeting to address the comments, which Governor Anne Waiguru denounced as "callous and irresponsible." The United Opposition publicly disavowed Kahiga and urged the ruling UDA party to condemn him. The ODM party accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of using Kahiga to make the disparaging remarks. Kahiga had claimed that Raila’s demise would be a blessing for the Mt Kenya region.
