Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has gone after his successor, Kithure Kindiki, warning the deputy president to desist from issuing him threats.

Speaking in the USA on Sunday, August 10, 2025, the DCP party leader challenged Kindiki to get down to action rather than issuing mere threats.

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“I have seen that person called Soprano issuing a lot of threats every day. Oh, mimi ni fire, mimi ni noma. I want to tell him to take time and read Wole Soyinka. In one of his greatest works, he says a tiger does not declare its tigritude, its pounces. So if you are what you say you are, act; don’t keep on threatening,” he told the DP.

He further stated that he will continue advocating for a better and responsive governance without let-up.

“A tiger pounces, so please spare those threats to other characters. Riggy G is beyond threats, and you know it. We must speak for the people of Kenya because if we don’t, there will be no country. I cannot be intimidated; the Gen Zs cannot be intimidated. We will speak for the people of Kenya until we get this regime out and get one that is responsive to the needs of the people of Kenya and respects human rights,” he stated.

Gachagua’s remarks come days after Kindiki joined the growing calls for the arrest of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of endangering national security through reckless remarks.

Speaking on Saturday, August 9, 2025, during the Keiyo South Constituency Economic Empowerment Engagement in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Kindiki condemned leaders who make unverified statements touching on security matters.

“If their agenda is insults, let them continue with insults, but they should not use that space to compromise national security,” Kindiki said in Kiswahili. He stressed that Kenya has suffered for years from terrorism, cattle rustling, and other serious crimes, and such issues must not be turned into political games.

The DP’s comments follow Gachagua’s recent claims, made outside Kenya, that President William Ruto had met Al Shabaab leaders during a trip to Mandera County.

Kindiki said any person claiming to possess information about terrorists or dangerous criminals must be held accountable and compelled to record a statement with the relevant authorities.

“They must help us investigate and protect Kenya. Otherwise, they should face legal action,” he warned.