Kaluma lauds Raila’s direction, chants two term for Ruto
By Cynthia Lodite, October 20, 2025Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma has come out lauding the late Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s direction in politics towards rallying behind President William Ruto.
Taking to his official X account on Monday October 20,2025 Kaluma shared his pledge of supporting William Ruto ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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On his part, the legislator, while thanking Raila for a clear direction, announced his Tutam stand ahead of the highly anticipated general elections.
“Thank you, Baba, for this clear direction. We promise total obedience. We will support and give President @WilliamsRuto two terms – TUTAM,” Kaluma said.
Kaluma mourns Raila
His remarks come just a day after the late former Prime Minister was laid to rest in Nyamira village in Bondo, the place of his childhood, the cradle of his political convictions.
In an emotional tribute to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, describing him as a man whose selflessness and forgiveness set him apart from ordinary human beings.
Kaluma, on Saturday, October 19, 2025, said Raila’s life was defined by sacrifice, courage, and unmatched patriotism, noting that his decisions at critical moments in Kenya’s history saved the nation from collapse.
Kaluma recalled several moments when Raila put the country’s interests before his own political ambitions.
“Who would forgive Moi after detaining him without trial for nearly nine years, if not Baba?” Kaluma posed, referring to Raila’s ability to reconcile with former President Daniel arap Moi despite his suffering during the Nyayo era.
The MP further reflected on the 2007 post-election crisis, recalling how Raila agreed to share power with President Mwai Kibaki to prevent Kenya from sliding into chaos.
“Who would let his win go to Kibaki to save Kenya from collapse in 2007, if not only Baba?” he said.
Raila’s handshake times
Kaluma went on to highlight Raila’s 2017 handshake with then-President Uhuru Kenyatta, describing it as another act of national healing.
“Who would shake hands with Uhuru after stealing his election in 2017, as confirmed by the Supreme Court, if not Baba?” he said.
He also mentioned Raila’s political magnanimity over the years, pointing out his decision to make Kalonzo Musyoka his running mate despite their fallout in 2007.
“Who would make Kalonzo his running mate or deputy after he disappeared with ODM-K and later shared his win with Kibaki in 2007, if not Baba?” Kaluma stated.
The legislator further reminded Kenyans of Raila’s choice of Martha Karua as his running mate in the 2022 election, despite their political rivalry in 2007.
“Who would appoint Martha Karua as his running mate or deputy after she stole his election victory in 2007, if not only Baba?” he remarked.