In Kisii, Raila Odinga has declared that he will die for former interior chief Fred Matiang'i as part of his anti-government efforts.
Raila defended the former Cabinet Secretary during his rallies in Azimio on Friday, saying he was well off to fight for him.
"I told Matiang'i to be strong because I would die for him. He declared that we don't want them (Kenya Kwanza) to restore authoritarianism to the nation.
When the government purportedly attempted to raid Matiang'i's Karen home recently, Raila said they had plans to plant weapons there.
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"I've noticed they've started to crack down on Matiang'i and tried to place some stuff in his house so they could arrest him," he said. "This is a man who served the country and should be recognized."
Raila rebuked his erstwhile Gusii region allies, who had turned against him simultaneously, declaring that he would not be frightened.
The Azimio la Umoja leader asserted during rest stops along the Kisii-Sotik Road that he cannot go silent by individuals whose political ascent he had previously assisted.
Raila claimed such leaders were ungrateful in a clear allusion to his detractors from the Gusii area, led by former Kisii Governor James Ongwae.
At a stopover rally on Friday at Keumbu Market, Raila said, "I am advising Ongwae to be calm and relax."
Raila was subject to a vicious onslaught from other leaders, spearheaded by Ongwae, who advised him against holding demonstrations in Kisii since his Luo community had already profited from the government.
Raila referred to his detractors as traitors and said that Kisii is like his home and that he will not be intimidated by anyone into leaving.
It is my home, these are people I have helped, and some traitors are attempting to stop me from going to Kisii, he claimed.
The ODM leader claimed that when he informed County Executive Simba Arati of his journey, the governor assured him of a cordial welcome.
Arati responded, "Come with all the powerful," when I asked if I would attend.
