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October 22, 2025
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Kahiga quits CoG role amid fury over remarks on Raila’s death

Kahiga quits CoG role amid fury over remarks on Raila’s death

Kahiga said his comments, captured in a vernacular video circulating online, were “taken out of context” and were never intended to celebrate the passing of the veteran opposition leader. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga ..

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Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has resigned from his role as Vice Chairperson of the Council of Governors (CoG) following significant backlash over remarks he made concerning the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

  • Kahiga stated his comments, circulated in a vernacular video, were "taken out of context" and were an attempt to reflect on political uncertainty, not to celebrate Odinga's death.
  • The resignation came after the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), led by National Chairperson Gladys Wanga, strongly condemned his "despicable" remarks and demanded his immediate removal from the CoG position.
  • Odinga is remembered as a champion of Kenya's second liberation, having endured detention and torture in pursuit of multiparty democracy.

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