Speaking on X, Amisi warned that piecemeal actions and ethnic mobilisation alone are insufficient to confront entrenched power.
“Salvaging a country from the yoke of dictatorship is not child’s play,” Amisi wrote. “We must be very intentional about it. No jokes.
No hidden intentions. No tribal groupings… No welcoming Ruto in one’s constituency one day and rallying against him the next. You are confusing supporters.”
Amisi criticized parallel ODM events, arguing that fragmented political activities play into the hands of President William Ruto, whom he said benefits from disunity.
He emphasized the need for a “national call for action” that rises above party lines and localised political posturing.
The MP also pointed to the political trajectory of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, highlighting his willingness to leave parties and causes that no longer aligned with his vision as a model for bold political action.
“We cannot sing Raila morning to evening and be afraid to practise and take risks he took to achieve his goals,” Amisi said.
In a clear signal of distancing from ODM, Amisi suggested that if the party rejects the Linda Mwananchi faction, it is time to “make the unfortunate decision and move forward,” framing it as the most practical path for pursuing reform.
He concluded his statement with a metaphorical rallying call: “Chama ilienda kitambo. The train must now leave the station.”
The Saboti MP’s remarks underscore the deepening fissures within Kenya’s opposition landscape, as factions like Linda Mwananchi navigate between loyalty to established leaders and the pursuit of a more independent political agenda.
This positions Amisi and his faction as increasingly vocal critics of both internal party management and national governance, signalling potential shifts in opposition strategy in the months ahead.