Kindiki urges Mt Kenya leaders to heed elders’ unity call

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on Mt Kenya leaders to respect elders' call for unity, emphasizing that political disagreements should not tear apart communities with a shared history, interests, and aspirations. Kindiki acknowledged he took the elders' appeal to lead reconciliation and unity in the region ahead of the 2027 General Election seriously.

He vowed to honor their guidance as he engages communities in Mt Kenya East and West, aiming to rebuild a common political voice. Speaking days after Mt Kenya elders declared him a unifying figure at Kirigiti Stadium in Kiambu County, Kindiki expressed his commitment to the unity directive. The elders urged Gikuyu, Embu, Meru, and Mbeere communities to remain politically cohesive during the lead-up to the 2027 elections and supported President William Ruto's administration.

Kindiki urged leaders to respect political differences but avoid allowing them to divide the region further. He has been addressing this challenge by combining the elders' directive with development engagements across Mt Kenya East, including a visit to the Mukothima-Gaciongo-Gatunga Road in Tharaka Constituency and a public sensitization event at Gaciongo Market.

Kindiki believes that political leadership should ultimately be about improving people's lives, positioning infrastructure and delivery of government programs as key components of his outreach. His primary challenge is to translate the elders' declaration into a broader reconciliation effort while persuading leaders across Mt Kenya to set aside personal political differences and maintain a unified front.

Kindiki is also expected to intensify his calls for the region's unity and support for President Ruto as the 2027 political contest approaches.