‘I’m After Leadership Not Populism!’ – Kindiki Tells Critics
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a strong warning to leaders who take his calm, restrained, and soft-spoken demeanor for granted.
Speaking at a Thanksgiving ceremony in Embu on Sunday, January 5, the Deputy President stated that, while he may be quiet most of the time, he is committed to delivering Kenya Kwanza’s promises to Kenyans and that he deserves respect.
“I don’t talk much, that is who I am, sometimes people look at me and wonder how I got here because of how quiet I am. They look at how I speak and think that I am timid, but that’s not the case,” the DP lashed out.
“Leadership is not about arrogance, voice, and other things, leadership is about delivering, so let us respect each other here. There is a difference between leadership and populism,” the DP continued.
He described how he was taken for granted when he was the Interior Secretary, and how people questioned his ability to combat crime.
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“They kept on saying I couldn’t deal with bandits in Kerio Valley, but today, there is peace in Kerio Valley due to the work I did there,” Kindiki affirmed.
The DP also stated that he would not change his attitude or make a fuss, but instead called for respect at all levels, from leaders to inhabitants.
“If you have anger issues, don’t bring it to leadership, please, let’s respect each other. I repeat, let’s respect each other. I have given you all the respect, but you must also respect me,” the DP warned.
The DP also used the opportunity to criticize opposition leaders.
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Kindiki challenged the leaders to keep silent if they were unable to provide solutions to the issues they criticized.
His demand comes after a number of politicians, including his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua, have criticized the administration over the continuous forced disappearances.
Gachagua encouraged the administration to put an end to forced disappearances and ensure the release of missing young people.
“To live up to your words, Mr President, make sure those children are released to their parents before the new year. If they are not alive, release their bodies to their parents so they can bury them and have closure,” the former DP said.
‘I’m After Leadership Not Populism!’ – Kindiki Tells Critics
