Kithure Kindiki Rigathi Gachagua Tensions
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki Rigathi Gachagua has hit back at former DP Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of incompetence.
Moreover, tensions between the two leaders escalate ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Kindiki responded on Sunday after Gachagua mocked his voice and referred to him as “Soprano” during a political rally in Gatundu, Kiambu County.
In a social media post, Kithure Kindiki Rigathi Gachagua dismissed Gachagua’s remarks.
However, he described them as evidence of the former DP’s lack of substantive contributions to political and policy debates.
“Talking about my voice is the only contribution your emptiness and incompetence can make in matters politics, policy and leadership,” Kindiki said.
The DP also slammed Gachagua’s political record, including his tenure as Mathira MP and his time as President Ruto’s deputy.
He alleged that Gachagua forced his way into the 2022 presidential campaign as Ruto’s running mate by organizing demonstrations in Mathira to pressure the party leadership.
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He further accused the former DP of contributing to strained relations between himself and leaders within the Kenya Kwanza administration, as well as political divisions in the Mount Kenya region.
He also dismissed Gachagua’s previous claims that he had interfered with efforts to tackle the alcohol problem while serving as Interior CS.
“As Interior Minister during the two years of your colorless tenure, I never involved myself in politics even for a day,” Kindiki said.
The DP accused Gachagua of focusing on personal business interests while serving as deputy president and of allegedly turning against the administration he had helped form.
“I was focused on protecting Kenya from bandits, terrorists and criminals as you were building hotels, acquiring land and inciting people against the same government that you were serving as DP,” he added.
He said he had previously advised Gachagua to repair his relationship with President Ruto and other leaders, but claimed the former DP ignored the advise.
He also accused Gachagua of attempting to undermine the Kenya Kwanza administration, saying he declined to participate in what he described as efforts to sabotage the government.
Despite Gachagua’s departure from government, Kindiki maintained that the administration continued pursuing issues from its original agenda. He said the focus remained on infrastructure, markets, electricity access, and the better prices of agricultural commodities. These priorities reflect the government’s original plan.
Moreover, Kindiki emphasized continuity in policy execution despite shifts within the government. The aim remains to advance infrastructure, markets, electricity access, and fair agricultural prices. Officials noted that funding and oversight would continue through the existing programs and partnerships. This approach aims to protect gains achieved under the original agenda.
Responding to Gachagua’s personal attacks, Kindiki said he would not reciprocate by commenting on the former DP’s physical appearance.
“You can mock my voice all you want. But I won’t stoop to your lowly level by trying to respond or by discussing your not so great anatomy,” he said.
The latest exchange adds to the growing political rivalry between Gachagua and allies of President Ruto as political realignments gather momentum ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Earlier on Sunday, Gachagua accused Kindiki and Ruto of worsening the alcohol menace in Gatundu and Kiambu, claiming the problem was adversely affecting the region.
During the rally, Gachagua referred to Kindiki as “Soprano” and criticized his performance as DP.
The escalating war of words between the two leaders is expected to remain a key feature of Kenya’s political landscape as parties and political formations position themselves for the 2027 elections.
