By Muisyo Myles || Obinna Tv Studios
In a raw, unfiltered conversation, Gaucho poured out his heart on Obinna Show live. Hosted by Oga Obinna, the interview delved deep into the shock of “Baba’s” sudden passing, the void it has left in Kenyan politics, and Gaucho’s unapologetic takes on everything from looting rumors to the future of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). What emerged was not just a tribute to a fallen hero, but a battle cry for unity amid chaos.
The Moment the News Broke
Gaucho’s voice cracked as he recounted the day the world shattered for him. “Oburu anaenda kutoa press conference Bondo inaweza kuwa ni nini,” he began, describing the frantic call from Siaya Senator Edwin Ochieng’ Oburu. Sensing something amiss, Gaucho dialed former National Assembly Speaker James Orengo (affectionately “Marende” in the inner circle), who confirmed the whispers: “Nasikia ni kama mzee amepass.” (I hear it’s like the elder has passed.)
Rushing to the sitting room, Gaucho froze in disbelief. A quick dive online sealed the horror – RIP messages flooded timelines. “Kwa Baba nilienda saa tisa na nililazimishwa,” he shared, his tone laced with the weight of interrupted plans. He had been en route to meet Raila at 9 a.m., only to be derailed by the unimaginable.
Reminiscing on cherished moments, Gaucho revealed an oath of loyalty: “I took an oath to never betray him.” He name-dropped allies like Homa Bay Town MP Junet Mohammed and Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi as “one of Baba’s best friends,” underscoring Raila’s affinity for “inquisitive people and people who stood on their ground.”
Shutting Down Rumors
As condolences poured in, so did the vultures. Gaucho didn’t mince words on the rumors and social media frenzy surrounding Raila’s death. “Ni watu wanatafuta kiki wanatafuta mambo. Tushapoteza hero wetu Baba wetu,” he fired back. (Some people are seeking fame, chasing scraps. We’ve lost our hero, our father.) He lambasted opportunists eyeing the funeral for political mileage: “Kuna watu wengine wanataka kutumia hii mazishi kama political. Ile kitu ya maana hawakuzika ndizi.” (The important thing they didn’t bury a banana – a sharp jab at trivializing a giant’s legacy.)
His message to the keyboard warriors was blunt: “Kama familia wamenyamaza wewe uko Facebook, Twitter na WhatsApp na unalalamika nini.” (If the family is silent, what are you complaining about on Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp?) In Gaucho’s view, grief demands respect, not spectacle.
Clearing the Air
A circulating video of Gaucho ranting about “shooting” Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has fueled tabloid fire. Addressing it head-on, Gaucho owned the outburst: “Wakati Baba alifariki, watu waliingia kwa gym ya Baba na wakachukua vitu zake. Hiyo ndiyo kitu ilinikasirisha na siregret.” (When Baba passed, people broke into Baba’s gym and took his things. That’s what angered me, and I regret it.) The invasion of Raila’s personal space – a gym symbolizing his disciplined ethos – was the spark.
Regional Ripples
Gaucho’s sharp tongue spared no one. On former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s weekend resurfacing – praising Raila’s leadership in a bid for relevance – he scoffed: “Ile ni ukora. Hiyo ni maoni tu yake. Sidhani itawork Central Kenya.” (That’s flattery. That’s just his opinion. I don’t think it’ll work in Central Kenya.) In Gaucho’s read, it’s performative politics, unlikely to sway Mt. Kenya’s heartland.
The chaos in Tanzania’s recent elections drew a broader, somber reflection. “Hiyo ndio East Africa na hiyo ndiyo Africa,” Gaucho lamented. (That’s East Africa, that’s Africa.) Post-election violence, he said, stems from a primal fear: “Mtu ako kwa kiti kumtoa ni kama kumuua nguruwe ya mtu mmoja.” (Removing someone from power is like killing a pig for one person.) Citing former Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s graceful exit as a counterpoint, he added: “Hiyo ni example Mama Suluhu ametuonyesha ya kwamba William Ruto bado atakuwa.” (That’s the example Mama Suluhu has shown us – that William Ruto will still be there.) A nod to resilience, but a warning: Africa’s power games are brutal, and transitions rarely gentle.
Kenya watches, waits, and wonders: Who will rise to fill the void?
