Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has made a passionate appeal to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, asking him to step away from the current political partnership with President William Ruto.
According to Amisi, Kenya is at a critical point and needs a fresh start — a national rebirth — that cannot be achieved under the current arrangement.
In an emotional post shared on Friday, July 11, Amisi emphasized that for Raila’s recent proposal for a national dialogue (or conclave) to be taken seriously and be effective, it must be led by respected, neutral statesmen — a standard he believes Ruto does not meet.
Amisi, who is a staunch member of Raila’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), further urged the opposition leader to instruct all ODM-affiliated politicians who have joined Ruto’s government to step down and rally behind efforts to challenge and remove Ruto from office.
“Dear Baba, Raila Odinga, as my party leader and someone I deeply respect, I acknowledge the sacrifices you’ve made for Kenya. Many of the freedoms and democratic gains we enjoy today are because of your struggles,”
Amisi wrote. “But I strongly urge you now to guide those leaders aligned with our party who joined the current administration to pull out of the political deal. Help us liberate this nation once again.”
Amisi continued by reminding Raila that he owes no political favors to anyone, stressing that walking away from the Ruto-led administration would cement his place as a true statesman in Kenya’s political legacy.
“You do not owe anyone anything. Your history is already written, but choosing to withdraw from this government will be the greatest chapter in your legacy,” he insisted.
He also revisited Raila’s past political partnerships with former presidents, pointing out that this latest alliance with President Ruto could be the most damaging yet — not just to Raila’s legacy but to the country’s overall peace and direction.
Earlier in May, President Ruto and Raila signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalizing cooperation between Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Raila’s ODM.
The agreement was based on a ten-point agenda meant to tackle pressing national issues, including the high cost of living, unemployment, corruption, ballooning public debt, peaceful protests, constitutional adherence, and government accountability.
Despite the initial optimism, the partnership has sparked serious backlash — especially within ODM itself. Several members have voiced discomfort over the party’s growing closeness to the Kenya Kwanza administration, warning that the alliance risks eroding ODM’s identity as a strong opposition force.
Internal tensions and public criticism continue to mount, with some party loyalists now calling for a complete withdrawal from the deal.
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