Wednesday, October
22, 2025 - President William Ruto’s Senior Advisor on Constitutional Affairs,
Prof. Makau Mutua, has called for the immediate resignation of Nyeri Governor
Mutahi Kahiga following his controversial remarks about the late Raila Odinga.
In a strongly worded post on X dated Wednesday, October 22nd,
2025, Mutua condemned Kahiga’s statements made during a burial ceremony in
Nyeri, where the Governor suggested Raila’s death was “God’s plan” to rebalance
national politics.
Mutua said the remarks were not only offensive to Raila’s
legacy but also a violation of constitutional values.
“Governor Mutahi Kahiga must resign. He’s unfit to hold any
public office in Kenya,” Mutua wrote.
“His words are a textbook affront to our Constitution and
Chapter Six on Leadership and Integrity.”
Mutua added that Kahiga’s comments undermined the principles
of unity, compassion, and respect, especially during a period of national
mourning.
Kahiga’s remarks, delivered in Kikuyu, implied that Raila’s
political influence had skewed development and governance, and that his passing
had restored balance.
“Because the plan that had been
hatched, if you look keenly, all goodies were being directed there because of
tomorrow’s plans.”
“But God came and brought this
thing. Who is God? Does he take ugali at somebody’s house or sleep in Kayole?”
“He came through in His own way.
He saw up there people in heaven are disagreeing a lot and came for Baba so
that he can go and smooth things up there.” Kahiga said.
The statements sparked widespread outrage across the
country.
Amid mounting pressure, Kahiga issued a public apology and
announced his resignation as Vice Chairperson of the Council of Governors.
“I want to apologise to the family, the larger ODM, my
colleagues, and those in the larger Nyanza region.”
“My remarks are personal,” he said. “I am taking
responsibility and resigning with immediate effect.”
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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