Amisi: After 15 years, I won’t seek another term as Saboti MP
By Faith Lagat, September 8, 2025Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has announced that he will not seek re-election at the end of his 15-year tenure in the National Assembly.
In an interview with a local TV station on September 8, 2025, Amisi declared, “I have told my people, this is the last time I am going to vie as a member of parliament. For 15 years, it will be enough. I would rather go vie for the presidency or something else. I cannot keep on in one position as if there are no other leaders to take over.”
Call for generational change
Amisi, who is currently serving his second term as Saboti MP, emphasised the importance of creating space for new leaders, linking his decision to a broader critique of Kenya’s political culture.
He noted that the recycling of leaders has denied young people opportunities to contribute meaningfully to governance.
“It pains the young people that politicians recycle and at the end there is no change,” he said.
He added, “The Time has come for a new generation because if we do not allow young leaders into positions of high authority, we are going to have a high generational gap.”
His remarks highlight the growing debate around generational equity in politics, with younger Kenyans increasingly demanding leadership that reflects their aspirations.
For Amisi, stepping aside after 15 years is both a personal choice and a call for systemic renewal.
Eyeing higher office
While ruling out another parliamentary run, Amisi indicated that his political journey is far from over. He expressed interest in pursuing higher office, including a potential run for the presidency in the future.
“I have not served as the cabinet; I should serve there so that when it comes to a time that the people want Caleb to be president, I will be having that experience,” he explained.
Amisi’s stance comes at a time when he has also been outspoken on issues of national concern, particularly security. On September 3, 2025, he raised alarm over reported incursions by Jubaland forces in Mandera County, which he said had led to school closures, disrupted businesses, and displacement of residents. “The reports of the continued presence of foreign forces within Kenya’s territory must be addressed as a matter of national concern,” he urged.
Inspired by legacy
During the same interview, Amisi reflected on the leadership of the late Dalmas Otieno, praising him as a principled figure in Kenyan politics.
“Dalmas Otieno is remembered as a leader who stood firmly by his principles and always spoke the truth,” he said.
Amisi called on young leaders to emulate Otieno’s courage in speaking out and challenging the status quo.
His decision not to seek another term marks a turning point in his political career, one that he hopes will encourage a new generation of leaders to step forward while preparing himself for higher responsibilities on the national stage.