Gachagua hits back at Kindiki over brother remarks, accuses DP of dividing Mt Kenya
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hit back at Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, accusing him of being used by President William Ruto to divide the Mt Kenya region. Gachagua was speaking on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at PCEA Rev. Samuel Marima Memorial Church in Gatundu South, Kiambu County, a day after Kindiki accused him of […]
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has refuted Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's claims of a brotherly relationship, accusing Kindiki of being manipulated by President William Ruto to sow discord in the Mt Kenya region. The dispute erupted after Kindiki denied Gachagua's allegation of arrogance, maintaining that they are brothers by blood, not by choice.
The clash has further strained their relationship, with Gachagua now questioning Kindiki's allegiance to Ruto's administration and its policies affecting Mt Kenya. Gachagua insisted that Kindiki should not be used to divide the Kikuyu, Meru, and Embu communities, emphasizing that unity is essential for survival. He warned that if the region remains divided, they will ultimately destroy themselves.
Kindiki responded by defending his relationship with Gachagua, stating that elders from the aforementioned communities have deemed them one community. He also alleged that Gachagua had been arrogant and had received advice from Kindiki to remain loyal to Ruto. Gachagua, meanwhile, accused Kindiki of failing to curb the influx of harmful alcohol into the region, which he claimed was being brought into Mt Kenya by Ruto's administration.
He further accused Ruto of directing the alcohol supply into the region. Gachagua urged Kindiki to address this issue if he desired peace and political support in Mt Kenya.
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