Saboti constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Caleb Amisi has fired a warning to a section of Mt. Kenya residents who broke into celebrations after Djibouti candidate for African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship Mahmoud Ali Youssouf was declared the winner of the contest, moments after Kenya’s candidate Raila Odinga dropped off in round six of voting.

Taking to his official X account on Sunday, February 16, 2025, Amisi said that Raila would punish the Nyeri residents who celebrated his loss.

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) lawmaker wondered at the kind of hatred a section of Mt. Kenya residents had for Raila.

Amisi on Raila’s revenge

According to Amisi, Raila will only need to support President William Ruto for a re-election in 2027 for him to punish the Nyeri residents who celebrated his fall in Addis Ababa.

“Nyeri residents celebrating Raila’s loss at AU is the lowest they can go in their unexplained hate on him. Baba will punish you by supporting Ruto’s re-election! What kind of hatred is that, surely!” Amisi stated.

Nyeri residents celebrating Raila loss at AU is the lowest they can go in their unexplained hate on him. Baba will punish you by supporting Ruto re-election! What kind of hatred is that surely !

— Hon. Caleb Amisi, MP (@Honcalebamisi) February 16, 2025

Nyeri celebrates Raila’s loss

A section of Nyeri residents broke into songs and dances after learning about Raila’s AUC loss, with some claiming that they had been praying for his downfall at the AUC contest so that he could come back home and help fight President Ruto’s regime.

Some argued that Raila should now team up with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and help in ousting President Ruto during the 2027 elections.

Raila’s take

However, Raila has maintained a positive outlook following his unsuccessful bid for the AUC chairperson position, dismissing any notions of disappointment.

Speaking in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on February 15, 2025, after the election concluded, Raila expressed his acceptance of the outcome, reaffirming his availability to serve the continent in other capacities.

“When you go to a contest, there can only be two outcomes—you can win or you can lose. So this is one of them,” Raila said.

“Therefore, I am not bitter; I am very happy indeed. I am still available to offer services to the continent in any other capacity,” he added. 

Regarding his future plans, Raila hinted at a return to Kenyan politics.

“My plan now is to go back home. I have numerous things to do there,” he said.

President Ruto, who actively lobbied for Raila’s candidacy, acknowledged the outcome, stating that Kenya would continue to play an active role in African affairs.