Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged the Mt Kenya region to maintain unity and resist political divisions in the run-up to the 2027 General Election, reiterating the importance of community cohesion.
Kindiki stated that political competition should not be allowed to fracture communities, damage relationships, or jeopardise peace, arguing that elections are temporary, while communities and the nation endure.
“I am asking the community of Mount Kenya, let us continue staying together, as one,” Kindiki affirmed, encouraging residents to uphold the unity that has historically defined the region’s political, economic, and social landscape.
He highlighted the region’s consistent collective support for its leaders, citing former Presidents Jomo Kenyatta, Mwai Kibaki, and Uhuru Kenyatta as examples of those who received the backing of the Mt Kenya community.
Kindiki said political differences should be handled through peaceful competition based on the performance and records of leaders rather than insults, violence, or destruction of property.
“There is no need to throw bad words at each other, throw stones, or burn our businesses. We are all brothers and sisters. Let us stay united. If it is competition, let us compete according to the work of the leader,” he asserted.
The Deputy President stressed that voters should evaluate leaders based on their achievements, not on political rhetoric.
“I will give my record, and my colleagues should give their records, what they achieved. Whoever wins becomes our leader. Whoever does not win should wait. He is also a leader, and tomorrow God will give him an opportunity,” Kindiki explained.
The Deputy President further implored residents not to allow political differences to undermine the unity of the community or the nation.
“We cannot allow the unity of our country to be undermined. We cannot allow the unity of our community, the unity of our region to be undermined,” he emphasised.
Kindiki affirmed his readiness to defend national and community unity “with all our strength, with all our might, with all our resources, with all our intellect.”
He argued that political contests are temporary and will eventually end, leaving communities to continue coexisting regardless of election outcomes.
“Politics is a competition for leadership. It is temporary. When it passes, we will remain one community. We will remain one nation,” Kindiki stated.
He declared his unwavering loyalty to the Kenya Kwanza administration, stating his firm intention to remain within the government and continue to defend President William Ruto’s leadership.
“I have said I cannot leave this government. I cannot, I cannot. Because this is our government,” Kindiki declared.
He called on the region to remain engaged with the government and leverage their position to advance development, rather than abandoning the administration during political contests.
“This is our government. Let us stay there, let us struggle there, this way and that way, and continue moving forward,” he urged.
Kindiki defended the government’s development agenda, pointing to projects in markets, housing, and the issuance of title deeds as evidence of its commitment to improving citizens’ lives.
He commended Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome for her perceived courage and determination in implementing government programmes.
“Sisi tunataka viongozi mashujaa kama Waziri Alice Wahome. Unasimama mahali moja na unasimama kidete. Unaangaliana na watu, wanasiasa wengine, na mnakabiliana nao head-on, hapana mambo ya kuingiza woga,” Kindiki stated.
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