Deputy President Kindiki says he stays loyal to President Ruto despite critics calling him a yes-man. He told crowds in Embu County that no deputy should fight their president. Anyone wanting to battle the president should join opposition parties instead.
Kindiki pointed out past leaders who showed similar loyalty. Moi said yes to Kenyatta before becoming president himself. Kibaki remained faithful to Moi even after demotion, later winning the presidency. Uhuru backed Kibaki after brief opposition during the 2005 referendum. Ruto himself said yes to Uhuru before his rise to power.
The deputy president warned government officials against criticizing their administration. He seemed to reference both Justin Muturi and Rigathi Gachagua without naming them directly. Muturi lost his cabinet job after speaking against government-linked abductions. Gachagua faced impeachment last October for alleged insubordination and divisive politics.
Kindiki pointed out past leaders who showed similar loyalty. Moi said yes to Kenyatta before becoming president himself. Kibaki remained faithful to Moi even after demotion, later winning the presidency. Uhuru backed Kibaki after brief opposition during the 2005 referendum. Ruto himself said yes to Uhuru before his rise to power.
The deputy president warned government officials against criticizing their administration. He seemed to reference both Justin Muturi and Rigathi Gachagua without naming them directly. Muturi lost his cabinet job after speaking against government-linked abductions. Gachagua faced impeachment last October for alleged insubordination and divisive politics.
