Kindiki Warns Against Labelling Ruto ‘Upresidential’
Kindiki's comments come amid heightened political tension across the country following accusations and counteraccusations between Gachagua and his former boss...
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has publicly defended President William Ruto against critics labeling him 'unpresidential', urging them to focus on their own agendas rather than personal attacks.
- Kindiki stated that critics have spent too much time insulting the President instead of presenting their own political ideas.
- The defense comes amid heated political exchanges, including comments from former DP Rigathi Gachagua and responses from President Ruto himself.
- Kindiki argued past presidents like Uhuru Kenyatta and Mwai Kibaki were not subjected to similar criticisms, calling the current attacks unfair.
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Deputy President Kindiki Defends Ruto Against Critics, Vows to Confront Opposition - March 2026
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has publicly defended President William Ruto against critics labeling him 'unpresidential', urging them to focus on their own agendas rather than personal attacks. Kindiki has also declared a firm stance against the opposition, vowing to dismantle their 'lies and propaganda' and confront them 'eyeball to eyeball'. This comes as a coalition of Kenyan civil society, faith, and governance groups strongly criticized President William Ruto over allegedly 'reckless remarks' and a significant increase in the State House budget amidst a harsh economic climate. At the same time, President William Ruto and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i have traded sharp political barbs, escalating a growing feud that includes personal remarks about eating habits and physical appearance.
