The moment dates back several years when Tuju, who at the time served as Secretary-General of the Jubilee Party, publicly criticised Raila during a heated political standoff.
In a blunt remark that captured national attention, Tuju told the veteran opposition leader to “stop throwing tantrums and grow up,” a comment that reflected the deep tensions between rival political camps at the time.
The exchange happened during a period of intense political rivalry following the disputed 2017 presidential election, when Raila and his supporters challenged the government over electoral issues and governance concerns.
Tuju, then a close ally of former president Uhuru Kenyatta, defended the government and accused the opposition of fueling unnecessary political drama.
Although the political landscape later shifted dramatically after the famous 2018 handshake between Raila Odinga and Uhuru Kenyatta, the earlier confrontation remains one of the memorable moments of Kenya’s often fiery political discourse.
The remarks have recently resurfaced online as discussions about future political alliances continue to dominate the national conversation.
With the country slowly moving toward the 2027 elections, analysts say old rivalries and statements are likely to reappear as politicians position themselves for new alignments.
Currently, Raila remains one of the most influential figures in Kenyan politics and continues to play a key role within the opposition through the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
Tuju, on the other hand, has remained active in political commentary and national debate even after leaving his role in government.
Observers say such past exchanges highlight how sharply divided Kenya’s political scene once was, especially before the handshake era changed the tone of national politics.
As the political temperature rises once again ahead of the next election cycle, moments like Tuju’s sharp rebuke to Raila continue to remind Kenyans of the country’s often dramatic political history.
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