Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has called on Kenyan youths to actively register as voters during the ongoing nationwide exercise, warning that they cannot expect change in leadership if they fail to fulfil their civic duty.
Speaking during an interview with The Eastleigh Voice on Monday, Amisi said young people must take responsibility for shaping Kenya’s political future. “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,” he said.
The legislator expressed concern over the low voter registration turnout across the country, warning that the future of Kenya depends on the youth’s willingness to elect responsible leaders. He described voter apathy as a “silent threat to democracy,” urging students, unemployed youth, and first-time voters to take advantage of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) drive.
Amisi, one of Parliament’s most outspoken youthful legislators, has recently distanced himself from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leadership, criticising the party’s cooperation with President Ruto’s government under the broad-based administration framework. His dissent has earned him a reputation as one of ODM’s internal “rebels,” alongside Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.
He said his decision to speak out stems from a belief that ODM has drifted from its reformist roots. “We believe that ODM 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 the youth,” Amisi said.
He added that he and like-minded leaders may quit ODM next year if the party continues working 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 warned.
Amisi said he intends to align himself with “progressive forces challenging the current political establishment,” hinting at potential cooperation with Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, a vocal critic of the government. He also lamented that ODM’s popularity had waned, particularly in Western and Gusii regions, where potential candidates were reluctant to seek party tickets.
“Today, nobody wants to contest seats using the ODM Party ticket. Our people feel betrayed because of the party’s proximity to Ruto, who is considered an enemy by many Kenyans,” he stated.
The Kenya Moja Movement, a youth-driven political caucus led by Sifuna and Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba, aims to promote generational change and integrity in politics. Other members include Jack Wamboka (Bumula), Oscar Nabulindo (Matungu), Majimbo Kalasinga (Kabuchai), and Joshua Kimilu (Kaiti). The group is already being viewed as a potential third force in the 2027 elections.
Amisi said the caucus seeks to end tribal-based politics and unite Kenyans around a shared vision of reform. “We have segregated this country along tribal lines for too long. It’s time to say enough to these narratives and build a Kenya based on merit, justice, and unity,” he said.
He urged young people to stop limiting their activism to social media and instead take practical steps toward political change. “Registering as a voter is the first revolution,” he said, adding that the Kenya Moja Movement would continue to mobilize youths across all counties to register and vote in 2027.
When asked about the upcoming elections, Gathoni Wamuchomba hinted that the movement could field a presidential candidate to challenge President Ruto’s re-election bid, signaling a new phase in Kenya’s evolving political landscape.
