Saboti MP Caleb Amisi: Youths must register as voters or stop complaining

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has urged young Kenyans to take advantage of the ongoing voter registration exercise by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), saying it is their only chance to influence change in leadership.

“Young people must take this opportunity to register as voters. This is the only way they'll express change and their dislike for President William Ruto. They should not complain later if they don't utilise this opportunity,” said Hamisi during an interview with The Eastleigh Voice on Monday.

The youthful legislator expressed concern over the low turnout being reported across the country, warning that the future of Kenya depends on the youth’s willingness to fulfil their civic duty by electing responsible leaders.

Hamisi has recently distanced himself from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party’s current direction, particularly its cooperation with President Ruto under the broad-based government arrangement. His outspoken stance has earned him the label of “rebel” within the party, alongside Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.

Youth agenda

“We believe that the ODM Party did not get into a partnership with Ruto so that all the bad things continue unabated. That’s why we formed the Kenya Moja Movement to champion the agenda of youths in the country,” said Amisi.

He revealed that he and other like-minded leaders could leave ODM next year if the party fails to end its association with what he termed Ruto’s “autocratic” leadership.

“If my party of ODM, which I once loved, continues working with President William Ruto, I will have no alternative but to walk away,” he said.

When asked about his political future, Hamisi said he intends to align himself with “progressive forces” challenging the current political establishment—an apparent reference to Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, a vocal critic of Ruto and the bipartisan government.

Hamisi also expressed concern over ODM’s dwindling influence, saying the party has struggled to attract candidates in recent by-elections.

“Today, nobody wants to contest seats using the ODM Party ticket in Western Kenya and even the Gusii region. This is because our party has lost immense popularity for working with Ruto, who is considered an enemy by Kenyans,” he said.

The Kenya Moja Movement, led by Sifuna and Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba, is positioning itself as a youth-driven political caucus that could field a presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election.

Generational change

Hamisi said the group’s agenda is to push for generational change and a new style of politics grounded in accountability, integrity, and national unity.

“This group we have formed is simply a political caucus of like-minded leaders. We have allowed a certain kind of politician to dominate our politics for too long. Instead of offering solutions, they are digging us into a deeper hole,” said Hamisi.

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The caucus also includes Jack Wamboka (Bumula), Oscar Nabulindo (Matungu), and Babu Owino (Embakasi East), with others such as Clive Gisaire (Kitutu Masaba), Joshua Kimilu (Kaiti), and Majimbo Kalasinga (Kabuchai) showing support.

Amisi warned that Kenya’s tribal politics risk dividing the nation further unless leaders unite around a shared vision for progress.

“We have segregated this country along tribal lines. The right thing is to come together and say: Enough is enough to these tribal narratives,” he added.

When asked about 2027, Wamuchomba said the Kenya Moja Movement could indeed front a presidential candidate to challenge President Ruto’s re-election bid.