A group of leaders from the Mt. Kenya region, aligned with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, has expressed strong intentions to withdraw from the broad-based government if discussions to remove Kithure Kindiki from his position as Deputy President continue. On February 13, 2026, Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki spearheaded
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UDA Incumbents Exempt as 12,353 Aspirants Register for 2027
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has clarified that incumbent leaders of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) do not need to register as party aspirants at this stage. In a statement shared across his social media platforms just before President William Ruto's upcoming meeting with all aspirants at State House on February
Supreme Court to Rule on Gachagua Impeachment Bench Legality
The Supreme Court is poised to announce its decision today regarding the constitutional validity of the High Court bench that adjudicated petitions challenging the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. A four-judge bench of the apex court will assess the legality of the three-judge High Court panel that handled
Kindiki Denies Claims of a Role in Witima ACK Church Violence
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki firmly denied any involvement in the violent disruption at Witima ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri County, where chaos erupted on January 25, 2026, impacting former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and other attendees.Reports indicate that the incident involved assailants, police intervention, including the use of tear gas,
Ruto Leads UDA–ODM Talks, Kindiki’s Future in Spotlight
President William Ruto is at the centre of high-stakes political negotiations with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) after the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) authorised him to spearhead talks on a formal coalition ahead of the 2027 General Election. The development has put added pressure on Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s position
Kindiki Dismisses Health Claims After Ruku’s Remarks at Baringo Event
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki rejected claims by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku about his health. He stressed that he feels fine, even with reports saying different.Kindiki shared a short post on X on December 22, 2025. He wrote, “I am well, very well!”His words came hours after Ruku told
Kindiki Orders County Salary Payments by 3rd of Every Month
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has directed the National Treasury to pay all county personnel salaries by the third day of each month.During the 12th National Government and County Governments Coordinating Summit, held on Wednesday December 10 at the Statehouse in Nairobi, Deputy President Kindiki stated that the initiative aimed
Waiguru Rejects Alliance With Gachagua Ahead of 2027 Elections
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has declared that she will not be aligning with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) in anticipation of the 2027 general elections.Waiguru's stance against collaborating with Gachagua emerges amidst heightened political realignments in the Mt Kenya region, where the
Kindiki Outshines Gachagua After Mbeere North By-Election Win
Kimani Ngunjiri, the former Bahati Member of Parliament, has stated that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has demonstrated he has more robust political capabilities than his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua, following his win of the Mbeere North seat for the United Democratic Alliance.During a video shared on his pages on Friday, November
Kindiki Intensifies UDA Campaign in Mbeere North
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has stepped up the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) campaign in Mbeere North as the constituency heads toward a high-stakes by-election. His entry into the region marks a renewed push by the ruling party to secure the parliamentary seat left vacant after Geoffrey Ruku joined the Cabinet