Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has firmly rejected claims that he is working with President William Ruto’s administration, terming the allegations as false and divisive.
In a statement issued Wednesday, Amisi accused Mumias East MP Ayub Savula of making misleading remarks that risk weakening unity within the opposition.
The controversy stems from comments made by Savula during a KTN News bulletin, where he questioned Amisi’s political alignment.
In response, Amisi said the claims were “false, reckless, and intended to sow division within those who seek genuine change in Kenya.”
“I have taken note of the unfortunate remarks and propaganda being circulated suggesting that I am engaged in conversations or political arrangements with the William Ruto regime,” Amisi said.
“These allegations are false, reckless, and intended to sow division.”
Amisi, who associates himself with the Linda Mwananchi movement, defended his political record and dismissed suggestions that he has shifted allegiance.
He urged leaders within the opposition to avoid what he described as careless accusations.
“To my friend Ayub Savula… this is no longer the season for political jokes or careless speculation,” he stated. “This struggle is too serious to be trivialized by unfounded accusations.”
The Saboti MP also used the moment to highlight his role during the 2024 Gen Z protests, drawing a contrast between himself and some of his critics. He claimed he stood with Kenyans at a time when doing so came at a cost.
“While you were issuing shoot to kill orders and dining with the repressive regime during the Gen Z protest in 2024, I was in the trenches fighting against injustices,” he said.
Amisi further criticized what he called a growing culture within opposition ranks of labeling leaders as “moles” without evidence.
He warned that such tendencies could derail efforts to build a credible alternative to the current administration.
“No individual or political faction has the monopoly of determining who qualifies to belong to the movement for democratic change,” he added.
“Our unity must be founded on truth, integrity, and shared ideals—not suspicion or propaganda.”
Beyond the personal exchange, Amisi addressed broader political concerns, particularly the role of tribal politics. He cautioned against reducing national issues to ethnic competition, arguing that such narratives only benefit those in power.
“The young people who awakened this country reminded us that Kenya belongs to all its citizens, regardless of ethnicity,” he said. “Their movement was leaderless, fearless, and tribeless.”
He also raised concern over attempts to undermine emerging leaders, saying some political actors feel threatened by a new generation pushing for accountability and reform.
Amisi concluded by calling for a shift in Kenya’s political direction, urging leaders to focus on unity, economic justice, and national renewal.
“The struggle before us is bigger than tribal calculations,” he said. “We must be prepared to disturb the stubborn status quo or forget about preaching change every election cycle.”