'Kahiga belongs to UDA, not one of us', United Opposition says amid public backlash
United Opposition distances itself from Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga’s ‘hateful’ remarks on Raila Odinga’s death, claims sentiments were stage-managed...
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Political parties affiliated with the United Opposition have disavowed Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga following controversial remarks perceived as celebrating the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, sparking public outrage.
- The United Opposition, through spokesperson Mukhisa Kituyi, stated that Governor Kahiga belongs to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party and not their coalition.
- Kahiga's comments, made at a funeral in his village, were described as a personal opinion and not sanctioned by any opposition party.
- The opposition criticized the ruling UDA Party for not addressing Kahiga's remarks and alleged his outbursts against the government were "stage-managed" for political gain.
- Governor Kahiga has since resigned as Vice Chairperson of the Council of Governors (CoG) and issued an apology for his statements.
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Political Reactions to the Death of Raila Odinga - October 2025
Following the death of Raila Odinga, Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo asserted that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is in transition, not turmoil, and emphasized its resilience. Concurrently, political parties in the United Opposition have disavowed Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga due to controversial remarks he made that were perceived as celebrating the former Prime Minister's death, which sparked public outrage. Additionally, former Chief Justice David Maraga accused President William Ruto of betraying the ideals of Raila Odinga by signing controversial bills into law. Maraga urged Kenyans to reject these "draconian laws," which he stated threaten free speech and national ownership of key public assets.
