Caleb Amisi Explodes: “They Sold the Party to Ruto and Kicked Out Raila’s Children”

A fresh political storm is gathering within Kenya’s opposition ranks after Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi launched a blistering attack on his party’s top leadership, accusing it of betrayal, elite capture and deliberately locking out younger leaders from meaningful participation.

Speaking during a public address, Amisi claimed the party had quietly shifted allegiance to President William Ruto’s political camp, arguing that recent strategic decisions point to a calculated realignment of power. 

According to the outspoken legislator, what is unfolding is not accidental but a deliberate process meant to neutralize dissenting voices and consolidate control in the hands of a few seasoned political figures.

At the center of Amisi’s criticism is the re-emergence of veteran politicians into influential roles, which he described as a clear signal of the return of the “old guard.” 

He singled out the elevation of long-serving figures such as James Orengo—popularly referred to as Oburu in political discourse—as symbolic of a leadership class determined to reclaim dominance, even if it means sidelining the youthful leaders who have energized and sustained the movement over the years.

Amisi’s remarks struck a particularly sensitive chord when he alleged that even individuals closely associated with party leader Raila Odinga are no longer safe from exclusion. 

Using the metaphor of “Raila’s children,” he suggested that loyalty and long-standing service now count for little in an environment increasingly defined by intolerance and political expediency.

“The young people who defended this party, mobilized voters, and sacrificed everything for its survival are now being pushed aside,” Amisi warned. 

He framed the developments as a betrayal not just of individuals, but of an entire generation that believed the party stood for reformist ideals, internal democracy and generational renewal.