Amisi warns Gachagua’s tribal talk could derail opposition, divide Kenya
By Kiprono Keileb, January 8, 2026Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has sharply criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, warning that what he describes as tribal-driven politics could weaken the opposition and deepen divisions in the country.
In a statement posted on X on Thursday, January 8, 2025, Amisi questioned Gachagua’s political direction and accused him of actions and remarks that, in his view, risk undoing efforts to build a broad national movement against President William Ruto’s administration.
Amisi opened his remarks by casting doubt on Gachagua’s loyalty and political intentions, suggesting that his conduct raises questions about who he is really serving.
“Is Gachagua really working for the opposition or for Ruto?!” he asked.
He went on to accuse the former deputy president of using language and approaches that, according to him, end up rehabilitating President Ruto politically instead of challenging him.
“His continuous tribal bigotry is making Ruto look like Jesus Christ of Nazareth,” he stated.
Gachagua’s remarks
Amisi then pointed to specific remarks he attributed to Gachagua, arguing that such statements promote exclusion and undermine the idea of equal opportunity in education.
“How can you just say Alliance High and Mangu should only admit Kikuyu students?” he asked.
Reflecting on the broader national impact of such discourse, the MP expressed frustration over what he sees as a worrying shift in public debate and leadership values.
“Bwana, how did our nation descend to this!” Amisi said.
Amisi warned that unchecked tribal rhetoric could damage the wider opposition push, including ongoing efforts to rally Kenyans around shared economic and governance concerns.
“Someone should stop Gachagua before he destroys a good cause of Wantam,” he said
He further argued that no single community can secure political power independently, emphasising the importance of national unity in electoral politics.
“Kikuyu alone can not make you a president. You need others, and Kenya must be one,” he said.
Turning to public sentiment, Amisi claimed that even within the Kikuyu community, Gachagua does not enjoy the level of support he might assume.
“The Kikuyu don’t like it, bwana Gachagua; their singing of Ruto Must Go is not equal for you being their kingpin,” he stated.
Amisi also suggested that Gachagua’s political influence would diminish significantly if he attempted to realign himself with President Ruto.
“If Gachagua joins Ruto now, he will not even address one boda boda guy at Githurai,” Amisi wrote.
He urged Kenyans to be vigilant against leaders who, in his view, thrive on ethnic division for personal gain.
“Let’s stop leaders who flourish in tribal politics before they sink the nation,” he stated
Amisi concluded by appealing for unity and a renewed commitment to the country’s shared identity, calling on leaders and citizens alike to reject divisive politics.
“Let’s preserve the identity of Kenya as one indivisible nation of 43 ethnic communities living together in peace and harmony,” he wrote