Kithure Kindiki Claps Back at Rigathi Gachagua over Kikuyu Artistes Spat: "Don't Lecture Us"
- Kithure Kindiki vowed to continue engaging with even more musicians, saying he would invite 500 more to Karen despite the uproar over the previous meeting
- He accused Rigathi Gachagua of behaving like a self-appointed moral authority, telling him to stop lecturing everyone like he is 'God'
- The DP warned that his respect should not be mistaken for weakness, promising a firm response to any future threats or intimidation
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has strongly responded to remarks made by his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua, who had accused Kikuyu musicians of betrayal after they paid him a courtesy call.
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What did Kindiki tell Gachagua?
Addressing traders during the Economic Empowerment Programme for Small Scale Traders SACCOs in Kabete on Sunday, May 26, Kindiki did not hold back, dismissing Gachagua’s threats and making it clear that he would not tolerate any form of intimidation.
"Why shouldn’t we defend musicians? I’ll run with that responsibility, those guys talking don’t know me. Hii kazi ya Deputy President nitaipeleka mbio kama gari ya miraa my friend," Kindiki said, visibly agitated.
The DP further accused Gachagua of arrogance, slamming him for trying to lecture leaders, musicians, and the public.
"I’ve seen some people so full of pride going around lecturing us, who do you think you are to lecture us? Are you God? You lecture everyone, not just musicians, even politicians. If you want mutual respect, it goes both ways; you respect us, and we’ll respect you.If you dont respect us my friend, tutakanyangana na wewe (we will clash)," he said," he said.
Kindiki also dismissed claims that he could be intimidated.
"Who are you threatening? I see some people trying to intimidate us. Do I look like someone who can be threatened? Lets have mutual respect," he added.
Turning his attention to the group of musicians who visited him, Kindiki said he is only getting started.
"And those musicians who came were fifty, but I’ll invite five hundred more to Karen so we see what you’ll do. You’re saying you’ve ordered people not to listen to their music, who are you to give such orders?" he posed.
Additionally, the DP insisted he would respond proportionately to any attacks aimed at him or those he associates with.
"I’m a respectful person, but my friend, if you come within shooting range, we will deal with you. Just because we appear calm doesn’t mean we are pushovers. Don’t lecture us, we’re not your children. Go give your lectures elsewhere," he said.
His fiery clapback comes after Gachagua, speaking during a church event, called out Kikuyu artistes who were seen at Kindiki’s residence.
He labelled them traitors, demanded public apologies, and encouraged their fans to unfollow them on social media.
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Here are some social media reactions:
Grace Wairimu Mburu:
"You are doing to your brother, what your boss wants, he is seated somewhere laughing."
Lucas Njararuhi:
"Can you really pronounce 'wantam'?"
Kasabubu Wazipie:
"Wamunyoro is a movement...imagine he has brought a whole government to a stand still."
Maridadi:
"When Riggy G speaks we listen and cheer."
liza Wanjiru:
"Echoes of praise and worship."
Oscar Leon:
"Anaweza kasirika zaidi ya hapo ama ako mwisho?"
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Did Karangu Muraya say SHA is working?
During the Karen visit, renowned gospel artiste Karangu Muraya was among those present and spoke positively about the Social Health Authority (SHA).
He shared a personal story, claiming that SHA had helped settle a KSh 460,000 hospital bill for his brother.
Karangu noted that many people believe the programme is ineffective, adding that shifting public perception remains a challenge.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
