Kindiki under fire as Gachagua links Embu violence to Mt Kenya political fight
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has come under renewed political pressure after violence disrupted a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) meeting in Embu, with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accusing him of pursuing a divisive strategy in the Mt Kenya region. One person was killed, and six vehicles were torched during clashes around the Nembure meeting on […]
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is facing political scrutiny following violent disruptions at a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) event in Embu. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has blamed Kindiki for a divisive strategy in the Mt Kenya region. During the Nembure meeting on Saturday, September 12, 2026, one person was killed, six vehicles were burned and several people were injured, according to police.
Kindiki condemned the violence and called for accountability, while UDA expressed regret over the loss of life and property damage. Gachagua accused Kindiki of attempting to divide the region between "Mt Kenya East and West" and criticized the deputy president for instructing police to target residents at the meeting. Gachagua also claimed that Kindiki directed security forces to deal with attendees, a claim that has not been independently verified.
The incident has intensified a political rivalry between Kindiki and Gachagua as they vie for control over Mt Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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