Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a stern and dramatic warning to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, escalating the already heated political tensions within the Mt. Kenya region. Speaking boldly, Kindiki accused Gachagua of repeatedly disrespecting him, warning that if the insults and provocations continue, he will have no choice but to respond in a manner that will “embarrass” him publicly.
In his fiery remarks, Kindiki drew a biblical analogy, comparing Gachagua to Goliath and himself to David—a symbolism meant to portray Gachagua as a towering political bully and himself as the underestimated but destined victor. According to Kindiki, the time for silence is over, and if pushed further, he is prepared to prove his political strength beyond doubt.
With confidence and unmistakable swagger, Kindiki declared that this coming Thursday will be the moment of truth. He insisted that Gachagua will finally understand who the real political kingpin of the Mt. Kenya region is. This bold proclamation has sparked intense debate, with analysts noting that the political rivalry between the two leaders appears to have reached new levels of confrontation.
The Mt. Kenya region has long been a battlefield of shifting alliances, power struggles, and competing ambitions. With 2027 fast approaching, voices within the region are attempting to assert authority and consolidate influence ahead of the next general election. Kindiki’s latest statement is likely to deepen the rifts already visible between key political figures.
As the verbal exchanges intensify, all eyes are now on Thursday, when Kindiki has promised an emphatic political statement. Whether this marks a turning point in the Mt. Kenya succession politics or simply another round of fierce rhetoric remains to be seen. What is clear, however, is that the power contest between Kindiki and Gachagua is far from over.
