Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo has added her voice to the growing controversy surrounding activist Oketch Salah and members of the Odinga family, following online exchanges involving Winnie Odinga and Raila Odinga Junior.
In a lengthy Facebook post, Odhiambo questioned the political significance of Salah’s reported closeness to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, asking whether it would translate into tangible outcomes for Kenyans.
“Assuming it is true that Salah was very close to our departed leader Raila, what next?” she posed. “Will it have an impact on litmus paper? How will it fix CBC or SHA? Will it cause Baba to come back?”
The legislator appeared to advocate for a pragmatic political approach, suggesting selective engagement rather than blanket alliances.
“If I were him, I would quietly pick those in the family who wish to continue associating and forge alliances,” she wrote, adding, “I would let those who do not want to associate, be.”
Her remarks also took a personal turn, as she recalled a former schoolmate with a similar name, hinting at a possible family link.
“On another note, [while not intending to associate], we had a Sala Mohamed in Homabay Primary many years ago. He moved to Migori. Maybe that is his father. We could learn more about him,” she stated.
The post comes amid heightened public scrutiny of Salah’s relationship with the Odinga family, with social media debates intensifying over loyalty, influence, and political positioning.
Odhiambo’s comments have since sparked mixed reactions, with some supporters praising her candour and others urging leaders to steer the conversation back to policy and development.
As the discourse continues to unfold online, the MP’s intervention underscores the broader questions being raised about political alliances, legacy, and the practical impact of personal relationships on national leadership and governance.
