Deputy President Kithure Kindiki delivered a fiery rebuke to opposition leaders during a public address in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County, on July 10, 2025, accusing them of making empty political noise instead of offering real solutions for Kenyans.
Speaking at an economic empowerment event, Kindiki dismissed opposition chants like “Ruto Must Go” as baseless, asserting that “only God decides who rules and for how long.”
His remarks, reported by The Star and People Daily, targeted critics led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, signalling rising Kenya political tensions ahead of the 2027 Kenya elections.
Kindiki’s speech shows the Kenya Kwanza government’s focus, emphasising development over divisive rhetoric. He took a veiled shot at Gachagua, urging leaders to prioritise service delivery in Kenya over blame games.
“Those who are meeting every day—what did they accomplish when they had the opportunity to serve Kenyans?” Kindiki challenged, referencing the opposition’s criticism of Kenya for lacking a concrete policy agenda.
He highlighted the government’s achievements, including 400 new modern markets and infrastructure projects like tarmac roads in Lamu East, as evidence of the Ruto administration’s achievements.
The Kithure Kindiki opposition attack comes amid a broader political rift, with Gachagua rallying the Mount Kenya political region against President William Ruto.
Analysts, cited in The Standard, warn that Gachagua’s efforts to sway the vote-rich Mount Kenya region could jeopardise Kindiki’s position, as Ruto may seek a new running mate for 2027 if the region shifts allegiance.
Kindiki, however, rejected claims of being a “yes man” to Ruto, defending his loyalty as a “key ingredient of governance” and vowing to focus on Kenya’s development agenda over political theatrics.
Addressing the Kenyan political opposition, Kindiki called for dialogue, warning that chaos and incitement threaten national stability. “We cannot build this country through chaos,” he said, echoing his July 7 plea during Saba Saba protests.
He also praised reforms like simplified national ID issuance in Kenya, which removed bureaucratic barriers for youth, as part of the government’s commitment to equitable development.
Netizens reflect mixed sentiments, with some praising Kindiki’s focus on Kenya’s economic empowerment, while others question the Kenyan government’s transparency amid funding controversies.
As 2027 election preparations loom, Kindiki’s outspoken stance positions him as a key defender of Ruto’s vision.
His call for constructive dialogue in Kenya and focus on Kenya’s infrastructure projects aims to counter the opposition’s divisive politics.
