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Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya descended on some of the members of the Orange Democratic Movement(ODM) for using Raila Odinga’s name to advance their personal or political interests.
Addressing Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kitale on October 20, 2025, Natembeya alleged that some politicians were peddling falsehoods over the late former Prime Minister’s purported last wishes about the broad-based government. He condemned those claiming that Raila had instructed ODM to continue supporting President William Ruto’s administration.
“Wacha uongo! Raila didn’t know he was going to die. Stop lying to Kenyans about his last wishes,” Natembeya said.
He added that Raila was a principled and honest leader who stood by his ideals, stressing that deceit was never part of his character. Natembeya urged those wishing to remain in the Broad-Based Government to do so openly without invoking Raila’s name.
“Raila was an honest man with clear ideals, and deceit was not one of them. If you wish to remain in the Broad-Based Government, say so without using Baba’s name. Every government, past and present, found ways to engage Raila because of his leadership and moral authority. But we must not rewrite his story to suit shifting political ambitions,” he said.
The outspoken governor vowed to preserve the ideals that defined Raila’s political life, justice, equality, and integrity. He called upon fellow leaders to uphold Raila’s truth and resist any attempts to manipulate his memory.
“Let us protect Baba’s legacy,” he said. “His truth belongs to the people of Kenya, not to political convenience.”
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