“Stop Playing With Fire!” Oscar Sudi Tears Into Kaba Methu Over 2007 Post Election Violence Remarks

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has strongly condemned leaders making reckless statements about post-election violence, warning that Kenya cannot afford to revisit the dark chapters of its history.

Speaking during a public event, Sudi criticized politicians he described as immature and irresponsible for making remarks that could incite fear and tension among Kenyans. Without mincing his words, the outspoken lawmaker singled out Nyandarua Senator John Methu, popularly known as Kaba Methu, accusing him of speaking carelessly about a painful period that left thousands of Kenyans dead, injured, and displaced. 

Sudi said leaders who continue to reference post-election violence for political gain do not understand the suffering experienced by victims and their families.

"Some leaders are still in political diapers and do not understand the pain Kenyans went through. They must stop making reckless statements that threaten peace and unity," Sudi said.

The Kapseret legislator emphasized that Kenya has made significant progress in promoting national cohesion and peaceful elections, adding that no responsible leader should fuel narratives that could divide the country. He reiterated that the country will never allow a repeat of the 2007/2008 post-election violence, which remains one of the darkest moments in Kenya's history. 

Sudi urged politicians across the political divide to exercise restraint in their public utterances and focus on issue-based politics ahead of the 2027 General Election. He maintained that leadership comes with responsibility and that public figures must be careful not to inflame tensions through inflammatory remarks.

His comments come amid heightened political activity and growing debate over statements made by opposition leaders regarding the conduct of future elections. (

As political temperatures begin to rise, Sudi called on Kenyans to remain vigilant and reject leaders who seek to exploit historical wounds for political mileage, insisting that peace, unity, and stability must remain the country's top priority.