The Kenyan government has strongly refuted claims by Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga regarding skewed development under President William Ruto's administration, labeling them as "false, divisive, and contrary to the spirit of national unity." This comes after Kahiga appeared to link a lack of development in the Mt Kenya region to a broad-based pact with Ruto, comments made in the wake of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death.

• Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura condemned Kahiga's remarks as "unpatriotic, insensitive, and regrettable," urging the NCIC and DCI to take action against hate speech.
• Governor Mutahi Kahiga resigned as Vice Chairperson of the Council of Governors (CoG) following public outrage over his ethnically charged statements.
• The government emphasized that President Ruto's administration ensures every devolved unit receives its "rightful share of the national cake," serving all Kenyans regardless of political affiliation.