Kindiki Hits Back at Gachagua Over Voice Mockery
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has sharply responded to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua after the latter mocked his voice and labelled him a good-for-nothing leader.
In a social media post on Sunday, Kindiki dismissed the personal attack as evidence of his predecessor’s limited contribution to serious political and policy discussions. He accused Gachagua of emptiness and incompetence while defending his own record in government.
Kindiki claimed that Gachagua forced his way into the 2022 presidential ticket by organising demonstrations in Mathira to pressure party leaders. He further alleged that the former deputy president’s conduct strained relations with other leaders in the administration and the wider Mount Kenya region. According to Kindiki, he had previously advised Gachagua to mend ties with President William Ruto but those suggestions were ignored.
The current Deputy President also rejected claims that he interfered with efforts to tackle the alcohol problem during his time as Interior Cabinet Secretary. He stated that he focused solely on security matters and avoided politics while serving in that role. “As Interior Minister during the two years of your colourless tenure, I never involved myself in politics even for a day,” Kindiki said, adding that he concentrated on protecting the country from bandits, terrorists and criminals as Gachagua pursued personal business interests.
In a pointed reply to the voice criticism, Kindiki declared he would not lower himself to similar personal attacks. “Talking about my voice is the only contribution your emptiness and incompetence can make in matters politics, policy and leadership,” he posted. He continued, “You can mock my voice all you want. But I won’t stoop to your lowly level by trying to respond or by discussing your not so great anatomy.”
The exchange forms part of an intensifying political rivalry between Gachagua and allies of President Ruto as realignments gather pace ahead of the 2027 General Election. Gachagua had earlier on Sunday accused Kindiki and the president of worsening the alcohol crisis in parts of the Mount Kenya region, referring to Kindiki as ‘Soprano’. Kindiki insisted the administration remains focused on its original priorities including infrastructure, markets, electricity and agricultural prices despite the ongoing public spat.
