Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has criticised Saboti MP Caleb Amisi over his recent remarks on the Linda Mwananchi movement, saying internal disagreements should be resolved through dialogue rather than aired publicly.
Babu said Amisi should engage fellow leaders directly instead of discussing the matter on public platforms.
His remarks came after Amisi said the Linda Mwananchi movement had drifted from its founding vision, prompting him to announce plans to launch a new political mobilisation initiative aimed at electing credible leaders to Parliament.
The Embakasi East legislator defended the opposition movement, insisting its leaders remained united and focused on championing the interests of Kenyans.
"About my brother Caleb, he knows how to solve issues. He is a leader. When he has concerns, he should call fellow leaders, and we sit down. We don't want to see such matters on the internet and other platforms. He is addressing the wrong people," Owino said.
"As people of Linda Mwananchi, we do not accept any nonsensical statements against Linda Mwananchi. Linda Mwananchi must remain strong. If we are to unite, we must unite with those who matter so that we can fight for the interests of Kenyans."
Amisi said he had been instrumental in founding the movement but believed its current direction no longer reflected its original objectives.
"What I've said is that they have deviated from the original plan; they have to come back. But at the same time, you do not just feel sorry and sit down. You must achieve. You must continue," he said.
Amisi said he was working with a team to establish a "people's movement" or a "Renaissance movement" focused on influencing the composition of the next Parliament.
The lawmaker said the initiative would not be centred on electing young leaders for the sake of age but on promoting credibility and integrity in leadership.
"I have a team of people who are drawing. Very soon, I'll start a movement. The purpose of this movement is to ensure that a new crop of leaders is elected. It's not about youths. People think being clean is being young. No. Some old people are credible. The matter is their credibility," he said.
Amisi reiterated that he played a central role in the formation of the Linda Mwananchi movement, saying he personally initiated the idea and brought together several young political leaders under the platform.
"You know how I started this thing? And I always repeat it, and I'm the one who started Linda Mwananchi," he said.
Amisi said the movement was designed to respond to growing public dissatisfaction with the political leadership rather than to align strictly against specific individuals.
Amisi said the movement was intended to provide a political base for emerging leaders, saying it would have helped structure their political transitions.
He said the political message from recent rallies was clear, adding that voters were increasingly seeking alternative leadership.
"The message was clear. Did you see the rallies? People want something different," he said.
