Former Mp Joe Mutambu Claims Raila Odinga is a ‘Spirit’ That Divides Governments

Former Mwingi Central MP Hon. Joe Mutambu has sensationally claimed that ODM leader Raila Odinga has a history of causing divisions within governments he joins. Speaking during an interview on Musyi FM, the former legislator likened Raila to a ‘spirit’ that influences leaders to turn against their allies.

Mutambu argued that history has proven Raila’s entry into government often leads to internal conflicts. He cited past administrations where the veteran opposition leader played a role, beginning with the late President Daniel Arap Moi’s tenure.

“When Raila joined Moi’s government, the late President did not want to see his Vice President George Saitoti. The same happened in Mwai Kibaki’s administration, where the government was stuck in the Nusu Mkate arrangement, bringing confusion,” Mutambu stated.

The former MP further alleged that Raila’s handshake with former President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2018 led to a fallout between Uhuru and his then-Deputy President, now President, William Ruto. According to him, the government abandoned its development agenda to focus on the failed Building Bridges Initiative (BBI), which was stopped by the courts.

Mutambu believes that a similar scenario is playing out in President Ruto’s administration following Raila’s recent engagement with the government. He suggested that Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s political struggles could be linked to Raila’s influence.

“Now that he has joined President William Ruto, his Deputy Rigathi had to go,” he claimed.

Predicting Raila’s next political move, Mutambu alleged that by 2027, the ODM leader would shift allegiance again, teaming up with Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and pushing for his own presidential bid.

“That is how Raila is, he is the spirit,” Mutambu remarked.

His comments come at a time when political realignments are taking shape ahead of the 2027 general elections, with speculation rife about Raila’s role in the next political landscape.