More Trouble Looms For Governor Kahiga as UDA Announces Next Move After Remarks Over Raila Odinga's Death

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has found himself in the middle of political backlash after making controversial remarks about the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s death.

Speaking at a burial ceremony on Tuesday, October 21, Governor Kahiga reportedly suggested that Raila’s passing was a divine intervention for the Mt. Kenya region — remarks that many Kenyans found deeply offensive.

According to reports seen by The Eastleigh Voice and later echoed by TUKO.co.ke, the governor’s comments sparked a nationwide uproar. 

Social media users, leaders, and members of the public condemned his statement, with some calling for his resignation as Vice Chairperson of the Council of Governors.

In response, United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Chairperson Cecily Mbarire announced that the ruling party will take disciplinary action against Kahiga. She clarified that the governor’s remarks do not reflect the values of the party or the government.