What Awaits Governor Kahiga After CoG Resignation Over Remarks on Raila's Death
The Nyeri Governor has stirred a storm that has dragged Gachagua along with him...
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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).
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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.
