Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has waded into the growing tension between political allies, warning that recent public remarks from key ODM leaders risk straining the cooperative spirit currently shaping national politics. His remarks, though pointed, weren’t about party rivalry they were a call for discipline within the fragile framework of political collaboration.
Cherargei directed his concerns toward ODM leader Raila Odinga, urging him to take charge of senior members within his party who, he said, have been openly dismissive of President William Ruto in recent public appearances. While he acknowledged the legitimacy of criticism in a democracy, Cherargei questioned the tone and intent behind it, especially from leaders in a political space that has recently shifted from confrontation to cautious cooperation.
His comments highlight a deeper tension within Kenya’s current political climate: the challenge of maintaining unity in an environment where parties that once stood in sharp opposition are now finding ways to work together. That cooperation, Cherargei warned, could easily be undone if public disagreements begin to mirror past antagonisms.
Rather than reigniting political fights, the senator seemed to urge a recalibration a moment for leaders to consider not just what they say, but how and when they say it. At the center of his message was a plea to protect the progress made in strengthening devolution and intergovernmental coordination, areas where he says President Ruto has shown commitment.
As politics in Kenya evolves into a more complex web of negotiation and partnership, Cherargei’s remarks offer a glimpse into the delicate balancing act leaders must perform: defending their views, respecting their alliances, and most of all, keeping the focus on governance over grandstanding.
