Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has urged the current generation to break away from tribal politics, saying it is a practice rooted in the past and has no place in modern leadership.

In a statement posted on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Amisi emphasised that Kenya’s youth must focus on building a united nation rather than clinging to ethnic identities. According to him, the younger generation no longer identifies people by their tribal background but sees the country as one indivisible nation with a shared purpose.

“Tribal politics is for our parents. We are beyond tribes. We don’t know who a Kikuyu, a Luo, a Kalenjin, a Luyha, a Giriama, a Maasai, a Somali, etc., is. All we know is that we are one indivisible nation called Kenya, striving to protect, preserve, respect, and honour God’s creation within our humble 582,646 square km territory. We shall not inherit bad governance and tribalism. We must choose at least one struggle,” Amisi said.

He underscored the need to preserve the country’s values and honour the responsibility of leadership through unity, respect, and good governance. In his view, young people must refuse to inherit both tribalism and poor leadership and instead choose a path that uplifts the nation.

Amisi’s remarks come at a time when youth across the country are increasingly vocal about political accountability, pushing for a future that prioritises national identity over ethnic affiliations.

In a separate tweet, the lawmaker continued with his call for an end to tribalism, condemning the onslaught directed against Mt Kenya communities.

Gachagua’s political misstep

Earlier on, Caleb Amisi criticised the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for what he termed strategic political missteps that, in his view, weakened his influence and allowed President William Ruto to tighten control within Central Kenya.

In a post shared on X on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Amisi said Gachagua’s biggest mistake was “to abuse, ignore, and chastise MPs and other experienced leaders from Central.” According to Amisi, this approach pushed key leaders away and gave President Ruto the opportunity to work with them and sway the Kikuyu community in his favour.

“Now, Ruto has used them effectively to carry on his narrative from within. Pitting Kikuyus against Kikuyus,” Amisi wrote, adding that had Gachagua embraced those leaders early on, they might have helped him build support against the president.