Tuesday, January 06,
2026 - Former Azimio la Umoja spokesperson, Makau Mutua, has come out
strongly in defense of Suna East MP, Junet Mohamed, dismissing criticism
against the lawmaker as ill‑motivated and rooted in jealousy.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, January 6th,
Mutua described Junet as one of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s most loyal
aides, arguing that his detractors lack both moral standing and political
credibility.
“Those fighting Junet Mohamed were dying to do so out of
petty and juvenile jealousies when Baba was alive, but couldn’t, because he was
only one of two or three of Mzee’s most trusted aides and confidantes.”
“Unlike them, Junet never betrayed Baba or stabbed him in
the back. Baba trusted him innately. He was loyal to a fault,” Mutua said.
He praised Junet’s integrity, intellect, and strategic
ability, while dismissing stories targeting his family as malicious and
politically futile.
“I am proud to call Junet my friend and comrade.”
“He’s one of the most honorable Kenyans you will ever meet.
His future in Kenya’s politics is stellar, and his star will only continue to
shine even more brightly,” Mutua added.
The remarks come amid a war of words within ODM after
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna accused Junet of misappropriating funds meant for
election agents during the 2022 General Elections.
Sifuna alleged that Junet pocketed money released by former
President Uhuru Kenyatta, contributing to Raila Odinga’s defeat.
Junet has denied these claims, stating that the funds were
handed to Uhuru’s brother Muhoho Kenyatta, who appointed Peter Mburu to oversee
agent recruitment and payments.
He further alleged that no agents were deployed in key
regions, calling the process “a long con game.”
Junet has challenged all parties named in the controversy to
publicly account for their roles in ODM’s 2022 loss.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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