‘I’m not interested’ – Kindiki distances self from ongoing succession politics by section of Mt Kenya leaders
By Mary Ouko, January 23, 2024
Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kithure Kindiki has distanced himself from the ongoing politics about succeeding Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua by a section of Mt Kenya leaders.
In a statement shared via his official Facebook account, the CS shot down the plot to succeed the DP saying it is a blot on the maturity of the country’s democracy.
He went on to state that political talks about the 2027 Election or other future elections a year after a General Election are tactless, anti-people and primitive.
“Political talk about the 2027 or other future elections a year after a General Election is tactless, anti-people and primitive. It is a blot on the maturity of our democracy. President Ruto has assigned me a role of championing his administration’s programs for the transformation of our country into a sustainably safe homeland for this and future generations,” he stated.
While criticizing the move, Kindiki affirmed that he was focused on his role which he says demands relentless focus and total abstinence from all manner of distracting misadventures.
Further, he stated that the aforementioned debate must come to an end but should it continue, his name should be kept out of it.
“This sensitive role demands relentless focus and total abstinence from all manner of distracting misadventures. The ongoing debate ought to stop, but if it must proceed, I respectfully request that my name should not be dragged in it. May God bless Kenya,” he added.
Kindiki’s remarks follow a day after Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua told off politicians engaging in the debate.
While addressing residents in Tinderet, Nandi county on Sunday, January 21, 2024, Gachagua noted that the president had only served for a year and had nine more years to go before he retires.
He further asked politicians to quit such talk and focus on service delivery to citizens.
“It is disrespectful to start discussions of 2032 and the succession of President Ruto. It is also insensitive and rude to the people of Kenya. The people do not want to hear about elections. They do not want to hear who will be elected where; they want service delivery; they want electricity, water and other forms of development,” the DP stated.