‘It Happened During Moi’s Time!’ – Gachagua Vows Not To Fight CS Kindiki For Mt Kenya
On Saturday, September 28, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua directly addressed his issues with Kithure Kindiki, downplaying any rivalries with the Interior Cabinet Secretary.
While speaking with residents of Meru Town, Gachagua claimed that some people were plotting to divide the Mount Kenya vote by pitting him against Kindiki.
While urging Meru residents to band together, the Deputy President appeared to suggest that he would not face Kindiki in the race to become the Mt Kenya Kingpin.
“There are some youths who have been given handouts to split us into Mount Kenya East and Mount Kenya West; but if we divide, that will be the end,” he stated.
He added, “We are not fools. Now they want to bring our son Professor Kindiki so we can rival him. We saw this happen during Moi’s time.”
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The Deputy President cited several previous political figures, including James Njiru, Kuria Kanyingi, GG Kariuki, Kariuki Chotara, and the late Joseph Kamotho, who all came from Central Kenya but were affiliated with different political parties.
With an impeachment motion set to be filed against him in less than 48 hours, Gachagua appears to have gone on the defensive, and he will almost certainly not go down quietly.
His recent public statements reflect a man who has thrown caution to the wind, with his latest message to his boss, President William Ruto, indicating that he will not back down.
While addressing a crowd in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, the Deputy President appeared to suggest that Ruto be removed from office as well because they were elected together.
He also made sensational claims that his opponents were willing to do anything, including pay bribes, to ensure his impeachment.
Meanwhile, Kindiki has been coy about replacing Gachagua as the Mount Kenya kingpin, despite demonstrating that he is not afraid to challenge the Deputy President’s allies.
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In a recent appearance before the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security, the Interior Secretary stated that there was evidence that some political leaders financed the violence witnessed during the Gen-Z protests in June and July 2024, and vowed to bring them to justice.
“I am informed by DCI that high-level prosecutions will ensue anytime from now, including political leaders who financed protests; and we have evidence, they financed people to loot shops, to kill Kenyans, expose them to danger,” Kindiki said.
“We cannot continence the kind of mayhem we saw in July and June for whatever reason.”
Incidentally, inciting violence is at the top of the list of nine allegations against Gachagua that will be presented in the National Assembly on Tuesday, October 1.
‘It Happened During Moi’s Time!’ – Gachagua Vows Not To Fight CS Kindiki For Mt Kenya
