A group of political leaders from Mt. Kenya East has publicly endorsed the re-election of the Kenya Kwanza government, highlighting the administration’s fulfillment of key promises from the 2022 General Election.
The leaders praised President William Ruto’s development achievements, noting improvements in infrastructure, the revival of stalled road projects, increased electricity access, water initiatives, housing programs, and signs of economic recovery.
They firmly rejected any notion that the Deputy President’s position could be up for negotiation, asserting that the role is secure and non-negotiable.
At a burial ceremony in Chuka/Igambang’ombe, Muthomi Njuki emphasized that President Ruto, with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s support, has solidified their re-election efforts.
“The Deputy President’s seat should remain off the negotiation table; there is no justification for targeting it. The current officeholder is capable and should continue in this role,” stated Mr. Njuki.
He further claimed that ODM had expressed interest in the Deputy President’s position, suggesting that if pursued, the ruling coalition could “donate” Kindiki to ODM while retaining him as Deputy President.
During a community empowerment event in Katheri East, leaders including Mwangi Kiunjuri, John Paul Mwirigibe, Kirima Ngushine, John Mutunga, and Dorothy Muthoni shared similar views.
They cautioned that any attempt to replace Kindiki would lead them to reassess their support for the government.
The group warned against hasty political moves that could destabilize the nation and escalate tensions.
Kiunjuri highlighted that internal divisions within Mt. Kenya would diminish the region’s political power.
“Dividing Ameru, Embu, and Kikuyu along tribal lines will spell disaster for us,” he remarked.
The leaders also accused opposition figures, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, of misleading residents and creating discord between the region and the government.
Mutunga asserted that the administration’s bottom-up economic model is yielding significant benefits through grassroots empowerment and deserves full support.
Dorothy Muthoni urged Mt. Kenya leaders to unite and avoid divisive politics, calling Kindiki a unifying figure committed to development.
John Paul Mwirigi from Igembe South expressed readiness to defend the Kenya Kwanza government’s representation in the region, citing ongoing initiatives.
Ngushine likened the Deputy President’s position to a married woman whose dowry has been paid, emphasizing its security and inaccessibility to others.
