Members of Parliament (MPs) allied to Deputy President, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, have dismissed claims that he is facing mistreatment within the Kenya Kwanza Administration, insisting that he remains firmly in government and is free to pursue higher political office.
Speaking during a public gathering in Kutus, Kirinyaga County, Mwea Member of Parliament (MP), Mary Maingi and her Chuka/Igambang’ombe counterpart, Patrick Munene, rubbished assertions that Kindiki had been sidelined, describing such claims as political propaganda.
Munene said leadership positions, including the Presidency are open to competition and there is nothing unusual about leaders expressing presidential ambitions in both top two political positions.
“When there is a political position, many people are free to seek it. There is nothing strange about anyone saying they want to become Deputy President. Even Prof. Kindiki can one day declare interest in the presidency,” Munene said.
The Legislator dismissed suggestions of a growing political wave against the Deputy President, saying those making such claims were exaggerating the situation.
He defended President William Ruto’s development record, arguing that his Administration had undertaken unprecedented infrastructure and social projects across the country.
Munene also criticized leaders he accused of portraying themselves as spokespersons for the Mt. Kenya region after falling out with the government, insisting that the region’s leaders would continue pursuing development from within the Kenya Kwanza Administration.
He maintained that Mt. Kenya leaders would not abandon the government despite political differences because the region overwhelmingly supported President Ruto in the 2022 General Election.
“Mt. Kenya contributed a significant number of votes to this government. We will remain inside the government, fight from within and ensure our people continue benefiting from development,” he said.
The MP also took issue with critics whom he accused of disrespecting Deputy President Kindiki and other Mt. Kenya leaders, urging them to apologize and embrace responsible, respectful and issue based political discourse.
He further dismissed attempts by opposition figures and former government allies to influence the region’s political direction, saying the people of Mt. Kenya, would independently decide their future leadership.
Maingi said that nobody would dictate who should be elected in the region
“Leaders are identified, called, empowered and equipped by God. You cannot come and tell us who is going to be elected. You are not God,” she stressed
The Legislators’ remarks come amid renewed political debate over the Deputy President’s position in government and the evolving political alignments within the Kenya Kwanza coalition.
By Mutai Kipng’etich
