Fury as ODM MP Kaluma Accuses Karua & Natembeya of Betraying Raila’s Legacy Days After His Death

Suba South Member of Parliament, Peter Kaluma, has expressed strong disapproval of what he termed as premature political rhetoric from Martha Karua and George Natembeya, accusing them of going around various media stations to discredit the late Raila Odinga’s legacy barely three days after his burial.

In a statement shared on social media, Kaluma urged leaders to respect the memory of the former Prime Minister, who, he said, dedicated his life to uniting Kenyans and fighting for democracy.

The vocal legislator reminded the duo that Kenyan culture places immense value on honoring the dead, not tearing down their contributions so soon after their passing.

“It is too early to move from one media station to the next discrediting the legacy of Baba barely three days after his funeral. Please respect our culture,” Kaluma stated.

He further emphasized that Raila Odinga’s political vision and principles would continue to guide the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and its supporters.

According to Kaluma, the party remains intact and will not be dissolved or absorbed into any other political entity.

“ODM is and will remain a distinct political party,” he declared.

Kaluma also clarified that the partnership between ODM and President William Ruto’s administration, which was formed under the late Odinga’s guidance, would continue beyond 2027.

He described the Broad-Based Government as a framework designed to promote equity, inclusivity, and national unity—principles that Raila strongly believed in.

“Baba has rested. We remain with President Ruto as our leader under the MOU between ODM and UDA,” Kaluma stated.

The remarks buly MP Peter Kaluma is a direct response to recent interviews by Martha Karua and George Natembeya, who have questioned ODM’s cooperation with the Kenya Kwanza administration.

Their statements have sparked a new wave of debate within opposition ranks, with some leaders accusing them of undermining the very legacy they claim to protect.

But even as political realignments begin to take shape in the post-Raila era, Kaluma’s firm defense of Odinga’s political will shows growing divisions within the opposition, as leaders struggle to interpret and carry forward the legacy of one of Kenya’s most influential statesmen.