The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga to record a statement following his controversial remarks regarding the death of the late Raila Amolo Odinga. Governor Kahiga provoked nationwide outrage after suggesting that Odinga’s passing was “God’s plan” — a statement he linked to potential…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has issued a sharp warning to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, urging him to cancel his planned visit to Bondo, Siaya County the hometown of the late opposition leader Raila Odinga. The warning comes in the wake of Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga’s controversial remarks, which…
The United Opposition of Kenya has issued a sharp rebuke against Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, describing his recent remarks as “the very definition of hate speech.” The coalition is now calling on both the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) leadership and the Council of Governors (CoG) to take immediate disciplinary action.…
Leaders from Embu County have come out strongly against Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, condemning his recent remarks about the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as reckless, insensitive, and unbecoming of a public leader. Led by Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire, the leaders criticised Kahiga for disrespecting a national figure whose…
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has publicly apologised following backlash over comments he made about the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, clarifying that his remarks were misinterpreted and never intended to celebrate the opposition leader’s death. Speaking on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Kahiga said his words were taken out of…
Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga, the younger sister of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has strongly condemned Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga for making remarks that appeared to celebrate her brother’s passing. In a statement shared on her Facebook page on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Ruth described Kahiga’s comments…
ODM Chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has accused Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga of serving as a mouthpiece for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following his controversial remarks about the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Wanga condemned Kahiga’s comments…
ODM Secretary-General and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has strongly criticised Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga over his recent remarks regarding the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, saying that Raila would have chosen compassion over hostility even in moments of provocation. In a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter)…
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has officially resigned as Vice-Chair of the Council of Governors (CoG) and issued a public apology following widespread backlash over remarks perceived to have celebrated the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Speaking on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Governor Kahiga extended a heartfelt apology to…