Deputy President Kithure Kindiki criticized his predecessor, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, for allegedly failing to advocate for development in his home region of Mt Kenya during his tenure in office.

• Kindiki accused Gachagua of not lobbying for development while in power, despite recent attempts to position himself as a champion for Mt Kenya interests.
• The remarks were made during a meeting with over 3,500 grassroots leaders from Meru County at Kindiki's Irunduni home in Tharaka Nithi on Wednesday, July 31.
• Kindiki emphasized that the 2027 elections would be determined by performance, not rhetoric, cautioning against leaders who become vocal about service delivery only after leaving office.