Deputy President Kithure Kindiki went after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua with harsh words. He called Gachagua someone who uses empty threats and shows off without any real skills. Kindiki said Gachagua keeps making fun of his voice and telling people to vote against the government just to grab attention. The current deputy president promised he would fight back against these attacks. He said Gachagua was wrong to think he could keep acting like a child without facing consequences.
The two men used to work together under President William Ruto but have become enemies. Their fight got worse during the weekend when both visited Meru county at the same time. Gachagua went there with opposition politicians to challenge the government. President Ruto and Kindiki also toured the same area on their separate trip. The competing visits showed how far apart the former allies have grown.
Gachagua spoke at a church service and told President Ruto to forget about winning votes from Mount Kenya region. He said people from that area felt betrayed and would never support Ruto again. The former deputy president claimed no amount of money could fix the damaged relationship. He warned Ruto to count the mountain out of his 2027 election plans. Kindiki responded by saying he would return to Meru alone to stop Gachagua and his supporters from spreading their message.
The two men used to work together under President William Ruto but have become enemies. Their fight got worse during the weekend when both visited Meru county at the same time. Gachagua went there with opposition politicians to challenge the government. President Ruto and Kindiki also toured the same area on their separate trip. The competing visits showed how far apart the former allies have grown.
Gachagua spoke at a church service and told President Ruto to forget about winning votes from Mount Kenya region. He said people from that area felt betrayed and would never support Ruto again. The former deputy president claimed no amount of money could fix the damaged relationship. He warned Ruto to count the mountain out of his 2027 election plans. Kindiki responded by saying he would return to Meru alone to stop Gachagua and his supporters from spreading their message.
