Political tensions in Kenya escalated between Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Rigathi Gachagua after Kindiki met with musicians from the Mount Kenya region, leading to a public feud.

• Gachagua called for a boycott of artists who attended Kindiki's gathering, labeling them as "traitors."
• This conflict is referred to as "The Battle of the Deputy Presidents" and highlights the ongoing political discord in the region.
• Kindiki defended the artists, emphasizing their right to support government initiatives and warning against divisive actions that threaten national unity.