Former Mukurweini MP Kabando wa Kabando has raised serious questions over the involvement of what he described as a mysterious figure, Salah Oketch, in matters surrounding the late Raila Odinga and his family.

Kabando says the situation has moved beyond a private family dispute and now raises concerns of public interest and political intrigue.

In a statement shared on X on Sunday, February 8, 2026, Kabando wa Kabando pointed to the tension between Salah and Raila’s immediate family, questioning why certain family members appeared to defend him.

“The Raila Odinga saga embroiling the mysterious guy, Salah Oketch, versus Raila’s immediate family – spouse Ida, offspring Hon Winnie & Raila Jnr, and sister Ruth – is no longer a private family matter. Why is Oburu defending Salah? What is the undercover link between Salah and President Ruto?” Kabando wa Kabando asked.

He further challenged the timing and role of Salah in public events following Raila’s death, highlighting the need for clarity on who was influencing key decisions during the late leader’s final days.

“Where did this Salah come from, in Raila’s most vulnerable and sunset days? More importantly, what, or rather, who killed Raila? There is more than meets the eye in this Raila Saga. Who is the real Salah? Why is he representing President Ruto in events immediately after Raila death?” Kabando wa Kabando asked.

Funding ODM activities

Kabando also questioned financial links, calling for full transparency over the funding of activities involving Salah in the ODM party, shortly after Raila’s passing.

“Why is Ruto bankrolling Salah for ODM events even before the flowers we put on Raila’s grave have dried? We demand a full disclosure of Raila’s last days. It is for the public interest that I petition!” Kabando wa Kabando stated.

Kabando insists that these questions are crucial for protecting democratic accountability and ensuring that the late leader’s legacy is not misused for political advantage.