Kindiki Pledges to Keep Mt Kenya United Ahead of 2027
Kindiki said the elders had tasked him, as the region’s senior-most political leader, with ensuring that political competition does not split Mt Kenya into East and West.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki. Photo: K24.
By Robert Mutasi
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged to uphold a directive from Mt Kenya elders to maintain unity in the region despite political and party differences ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Kindiki said the elders had tasked him, as the region’s senior-most political leader, with ensuring that political competition does not split Mt Kenya into East and West.
Speaking on Friday, September 25, 2026, during an inspection of development projects in Kieni Constituency, Nyeri County, the Deputy President said politicians should be free to pursue different political formations while allowing voters to make their choices peacefully.
“I have clear orders to unite Mt Kenya region. We might be affiliated to different formations but the elders requested me to ensure peaceful political contests. Aspirants will sell their agenda and voters will decide who to vote for,” Kindiki said.
He insisted that Mt Kenya should continue to be treated as one region, regardless of political affiliations.
Kindiki referred to the presidencies of Jomo Kenyatta, Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta, saying the region had remained united despite political changes over the years.
“Mt Kenya is one. There is no East or West. We cannot divide it. It has always been one,” he said.
The Deputy President urged politicians and their supporters to avoid violence during political contests, saying disagreements should be settled through democratic competition.
He said candidates should focus on presenting their policies and allow voters to determine their preferred leaders.
“We should not allow violence to take over our politics. We are not a region known for violence despite political differences. We are wealth creators not destroyers. We should not attack each other,” Kindiki said.
He added that political winners should serve all residents, while those who lose should wait for another opportunity to seek office.
Kindiki also said he had taken seriously the elders’ advice to avoid political insults and concentrate on development and reconciliation.
“The elders asked me to let actions speak and ensure development continues in the region. You will not see me engage in a competition over insults,” he said.
The Deputy President linked the unity message to development, highlighting government projects in Nyeri, including roads, markets, Ruringu Stadium and electricity connections.
He said Nyeri County had been allocated Sh45 billion for the construction of 775 kilometres of roads across its six constituencies.
Kindiki also reported that 32,000 households had benefited from last-mile electricity connections, while another 12,000 households are expected to be connected following an additional Sh650 million allocation.
During the visit, he launched road construction works in Chaka Township and directed the contractor to complete the project within the agreed timelines.
He further pointed to improved earnings among coffee, tea and dairy farmers as part of the government’s development agenda.
Kindiki said the government would continue focusing on projects intended to improve household incomes and livelihoods across the region.
He also announced plans to meet senior police officers next week to discuss measures to strengthen the fight against illicit alcohol and drugs in Mt Kenya.
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