Kindiki: It is impossible to remove me as Deputy President

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has firmly stated his intention to remain in office, dismissing any possibility of being removed from his position. During a meeting with United Democratic Alliance (UDA) officials in Tharaka Nithi County, Kindiki invoked President William Ruto's experience as Uhuru Kenyatta's deputy, drawing a contrast with the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Kindiki emphasized that the Deputy Presidency is not an office that can be taken away from him, stating "Mimi nitajitetea." He recalled the political tensions between Ruto and Kenyatta during the latter's final years in office, noting that despite being isolated, Ruto remained Deputy President until the end of Uhuru's administration.

Kindiki's remarks seem to be directed at Gachagua, who has emerged as a prominent critic of the Ruto administration. The Deputy President's confidence in his position comes as political parties gear up for the 2027 general election, and as Gachagua's impeachment has further polarized Kenya's political landscape.