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HomeDaily NewsSunday, October 12, 2025DP Kindiki Accuses Opposition of Early Campaigns; Opposition Accuses Ruto of Corruption - October 2025
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DP Kindiki Accuses Opposition of Early Campaigns; Opposition Accuses Ruto of Corruption - October 2025

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has stated that he and President William Ruto will not engage in premature campaigns. He accused opposition politicians of launching early campaigns two years ahead of the next general election. Kindiki emphasized a preference for an agenda focused on development and fulfilling election pledges, dismissing the opposition's activities as a distraction. Meanwhile, opposition leaders held a rally at Makutano Grounds in Kirinyaga County. During the rally, they accused President William Ruto of tribalism, corruption, and failing to deliver on promises. The opposition leaders called for national unity to reject what they termed a "divisive and corrupt regime."

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Sunday 7:32 AMStandard Politics

DP Kindiki: We will not engage in premature campaigns

DP Kindiki: We will not engage in premature campaigns

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has declared that he and President William Ruto will not engage in premature campaigns, preferring to focus on fulfilling election pledges. He accused opposition leaders of attempting to distract them with early politicking.

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has declared that he and President William Ruto will not engage in premature campaigns, preferring to focus on fulfilling election pledges. He accused opposition leaders of attempting to distract them with early politicking.

  • Deputy President Kithure Kindiki stated that he and President William Ruto are focused on delivering development projects and will only campaign when the time is right.
  • The remarks were made during an economic empowerment event for small and micro enterprises in Chogoria, Tharaka Nithi County.
  • Kindiki dismissed the ‘one-term’ slogan, emphasizing that President Ruto will serve for two terms, highlighting projects like the Nithi Bridge reconstruction as proof of their commitment.
Saturday 9:57 PMStandard PoliticsFirst

DP Kindiki cautions against early campaigns amid opposition's onslaught

DP Kindiki cautions against early campaigns amid opposition's onslaught

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has accused opposition politicians of launching early campaigns, two years ahead of the next general election, dismissing their activities as a distraction from the development agenda.

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has accused opposition politicians of launching early campaigns, two years ahead of the next general election, dismissing their activities as a distraction from the development agenda.

  • Kindiki stated, "Some people want to draw us into early campaigns. They are enemies of this nation because it’s not yet time for politics."
  • The Deputy President expressed frustration over the opposition’s ‘Wantam’ (one term) slogan, arguing that past administrations, including those of Moi, Kibaki, and Uhuru, served two terms.
  • The country appears to have entered a campaign season, with both the government and the United Opposition rallying support for candidates ahead of by-elections on November 27.
  • The United Opposition, including Kalonzo Musyoka, Rigathi Gachagua, Martha Karua, and Justin Muturi, vowed unity at the Wiper Patriotic Front National Delegates Conference to challenge President Ruto.
  • The upcoming duel for the Mbeere North constituency seat is seen as defining for both political outfits.
Sunday 7:21 AMStandard Politics

United opposition leaders accuse Ruto of tribalism and corruption

United opposition leaders accuse Ruto of tribalism and corruption

Opposition leaders in Kenya have accused President William Ruto of tribalism, corruption, and failing to deliver on promises. During a rally at Makutano Grounds in Kirinyaga County, key figures called for national unity to reject what they termed a "divisive and corrupt regime."

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Key Highlights

Opposition leaders in Kenya have accused President William Ruto of tribalism, corruption, and failing to deliver on promises. During a rally at Makutano Grounds in Kirinyaga County, key figures called for national unity to reject what they termed a "divisive and corrupt regime."

  • Among the leaders present were Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Democratic Congress Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua, and former Attorney General Justin Muturi.
  • Gachagua specifically accused President Ruto of double standards, citing Ruto's meetings with the Kalenjin community while labeling similar gatherings by Mt Kenya leaders as tribal.
  • Muturi alleged that President Ruto recently acquired two private helicopters for personal and political use, funded indirectly through public resources.
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