Robert Alai Explodes: ODM, Other Parties Turning Into Family Clubs

Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai has taken a hard swing at Kenya’s top political parties, accusing them of turning leadership into a family inheritance scheme.

In a fiery rant on X, Alai blasted ODM and several other outfits for what he called “a dangerous culture of bloodline politics,” where vacant seats are handed to relatives of outgoing leaders without giving ordinary members a fair chance.

“Leadership is being reduced to bloodlines and entitlement rather than service, merit, and the will of the people,” Alai fumed.

He pointed at recent party polls in Kasipul, Malava, Bobasi, Kibwezi West, Kanduyi, and Matungu, saying they clearly showed how power is kept in families. 

According to him, the trend is slowly killing democracy and locking out young people from serious political opportunities.

“This practice breeds anger, bitterness, and resentment. It’s creating a dangerous perception that only certain families are destined to rule,” he warned.

Alai didn’t stop there. He questioned whether Kenyans should even trust political parties if they continue to act like private estates.

“Who will have faith in political parties as institutions of ideas, fairness, and inclusivity? Our democracy cannot grow if parties behave like family fiefdoms,” he said.

The MCA now wants parties to scrap the entitlement mentality and instead reward merit, vision, and genuine service. 

His message to Kenyans was blunt: reject political dynasties and demand leaders chosen for competence, not their last name.

“Kenya’s democracy deserves better,” Alai declared.