Kindiki Urges Mt Kenya Residents to Reject Political Insults, Defend Elected Leaders
Among them was the Gatarwa Last Mile Electricity Supply Project, which will connect 165 households to power at a cost of KSh9.5 million.
By Ruth Sang
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on residents of the Mt Kenya region to stand firm against what he termed as rising political intolerance, urging them to defend their leaders from insults while maintaining civility.
Speaking during a development tour in Kirinyaga County, Kindiki emphasised the need for respect across the political divide, warning that disrespectful rhetoric undermines national unity and constructive engagement.
“Do not allow anyone to come here and insult your leaders. Stand firm but remain respectful. Do not be intimidated into silence but also do not be drawn into unnecessary hostility and contests,” he said.
The Deputy President made the remarks on Wednesday while commissioning and inspecting key development projects in Kirinyaga Central Constituency. Among them was the Gatarwa Last Mile Electricity Supply Project, which will connect 165 households to power at a cost of KSh9.5 million.
He also toured the ongoing construction of the Kagumo–Mununga–Kiamaina–Kianjagi Road before addressing residents at Kagumo Trading Centre.
In a thinly veiled critique of opposition leaders, Kindiki dismissed what he described as confrontational politics, urging leaders to prioritise substance over rhetoric.
“This kind of chest-thumping from some of the opposition leaders who have limited influence leads nowhere. The world is guided by wisdom not incitement, noise or a lack of a clear agenda and direction. We have seen such petty politics before and it is useless,” he stated.
Kindiki reiterated that the Mt Kenya region remains firmly aligned with the government and will focus on maximising development gains for its residents.
“We will ensure that our people benefit as much as possible from the development brought by this government because it is a government we elected. We will not stand by and allow outsiders… to come and claim space here,” he added.
He further urged leaders across the political spectrum to uphold respect for the presidency and avoid divisive rhetoric.
“Leadership requires respect and responsibility. Resorting to abuse against the President or other leaders lowers the level of discourse and does not help anyone,” he noted.
The Deputy President was accompanied by a host of leaders, including Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, Deputy Governor David Githanda, Kirinyaga Central MP David Gitari, and Nandi Woman Representative Cynthia Muge, among other county officials.
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