Since posting a statement on Tuesday, March 21, that upset some of her followers, Kenyan media star Ms Lindah Oguttu has gained popularity.

Following Mr Raila Odinga of Azimio La Umoja One Kenya's proclamation urging his supporters to boycott various domestic goods to support their protests against President William Ruto's administration, she made her views.

"I have been banking with KCB since the days I made 5,000. They have accompanied me on this life's journey. They have provided me with many services that have significantly improved my life. Never have a problem with their service. Hence, I humbly ask, "Why are we to boycott KCB Group, please?" Ms Ogutu enquired.


To put further pressure on President Ruto's administration to comply with their requests, including lowering the cost of living, Mr Odinga identified several things his followers should stop using.

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Although Ms Oguttu disagreed with the Azimio leader's directive, she was a close friend of the previous prime minister.

When a television star lost her father in March of 2007, she said that Mr Odinga, her new father, was the only person remaining to care for her.

"My father may have passed away, but he left me in the care of Raila Odinga, my second father. The former news anchor wrote on her social media pages, "Thank you for your support.


By then, Ms Oguttu was serving as the KTN news anchor, a post she retained until 2021.

Ms Oguttu was appointed head of the secretariat at the Football Kenya Federation transition committee in May 2021, under the direction of the previous chief of state, Mr Uhuru Kenyatta.

After taking on her new function, Ms Oguttu submitted her resignation to focus on a state job alongside the other 27 committee members.

"To assist the FKF Secretariat, I have taken a leave of absence from The Standard Group Limited. It's "Tukutane kwa futa,"

She left her job in May of last year. She was one of the candidates considered for the Cabinet Assistant Secretary (CAS) position, which President Ruto chose to give to one of his close allies, often one of the candidates who lost the most recent election.