KISUMU, Kenya Aug 13 – Kisumu County Bunge La Wananchi has criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his continued remarks on the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, accusing him of using the late opposition leader’s death for political gain.

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The Bunge urged Gachagua to respect Raila even in death and stop drawing Kenyans into discussions surrounding the circumstances of his passing.

Raila died in October last year while receiving medical treatment in India, leaving his supporters across the country mourning the veteran politician who commanded a strong following, particularly in the Nyanza region.

Speaking to journalists in Kisumu on Wednesday, Bunge chairman Salim Onyango accused Gachagua of politicising Raila’s death in an attempt to influence the political direction of the Luo community ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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“Gachagua is politicising the death of Raila for his selfish political gain,” Onyango said.

He accused the former deputy president of seeking to exploit emotions surrounding Raila’s death in an attempt to weaken the Luo community’s support for President William Ruto.

Onyango said Raila’s death should not become a campaign tool, urging politicians to leave the former prime minister’s legacy and family out of political battles.

“It is my appeal to politicians to stay away from discussing Raila, who commanded respect among Kenyans during his time,” he said.

The Bunge said continued discussions about Raila’s death were reopening wounds among his supporters, particularly in Kisumu, where the former premier enjoyed strong political support for decades.

Evans Ofula, another member of the Bunge, accused Gachagua of seeking publicity by repeatedly raising questions about the circumstances surrounding Raila’s death.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya