Kindiki and Gachagua Rivalry Intensifies During Mbeere North By-Election Campaigns - November 2025

An ongoing political rivalry between former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his successor, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, is becoming increasingly evident. The power struggle has been highlighted during campaigns for the Mbeere North Constituency by-election. NTV Kenya reported on this power struggle taking place in Mbeere Kaskazini. As part of the public dispute, Secretary Kindiki issued a warning to Deputy President Gachagua, stating that abuse of United Democratic Alliance (UDA) leaders will not be tolerated.