Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has distanced the Linda Mwananchi movement from former President Uhuru Kenyatta, insisting the political outfit is independently funded and solely focused on preserving the legacy of the late “Baba.”

Speaking during an interview on K24 TV on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Amisi dismissed claims that Uhuru is backing the movement, challenging critics to hold him accountable instead.

“Linda Mwananchi has nothing to do with Uhuru Kenyatta. If you are looking for the founder, the sponsor, here he is, come for Caleb Amisi, leave Uhuru Kenyatta alone,” Amisi said.

“We sponsor ourselves and we do not need any person to come and help us preserve the legacy of Baba.”

The outspoken legislator also made sweeping remarks about Kenya’s political leadership, arguing that those who served under former President Daniel arap Moi should not be entrusted with leading change.

“For people to change this country, anyone who served in Moi’s government must go,” he stated.

“If you ever served in Moi’s government, you are part and parcel of the problem. You cannot be part and parcel of the solution to that problem you created.”

Amisi further hinted at his own presidential ambitions, revealing that he has encouraged Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to consider a presidential bid, while making it clear he is prepared to step forward if that does not happen.

“I have told Sifuna, if you don’t run for President, Caleb Amisi will,” he declared.

On the future of Orange Democratic Movement, Amisi painted a bleak picture, claiming the party is steadily losing its identity and could cease to exist as an independent political force before the 2027 General Election.

“The rate at which ODM is going, there will be no ODM on the ballot come 2027. They will have merged with United Democratic Alliance and they will have one party called UDA,” he said.

His remarks are likely to spark fresh debate over opposition politics and the future political direction of the country.