Kithure Kindiki Woos Ukambani, Intensifies Calls for Kalonzo to Ditch Opposition: “Noma Si Noma”
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to ditch the opposition and unite the country, saying Wiper’s leader is being pulled into divisive politics
- Kindiki met over 100 MCAs from Machakos, Makueni, and Kitui, pitching the Kenya Kwanza agenda as the best chance for Ukambani
- The second in command warned that the former VP is being dragged into unfamiliar, polarising spaces that don’t reflect his past
- Kindiki dismissed opposition distractions and pledged direct support for Ukambani farmers through fertiliser subsidies and value-chain reforms in sugar, maize, tea, and coffee
Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has stepped up his charm offensive in Ukambani, urging Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to abandon the opposition.
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The second in command urged Kalonzo to align himself with the Kenya Kwanza administration, which he said offers real opportunities for development and national unity.
During a now-signature Kenya Kwanza meeting with more than 100 MCAs from Machakos, Makueni, and Kitui counties, Kindiki said the time has come for Kalonzo to return to his roots of moderation and national cohesion.
Is opposition divisive?
The DP faulted the opposition’s recent political posture and rhetoric during their rallies, calling it divisive and tribal.
Kindiki claimed that Kalonzo had found himself in uncharted waters, explaining that the former vice president has never been a polarising figure in Kenya's politics.
"It is disappointing to see my brother Kalonzo being dragged into a very unfamiliar and uncharacteristic space. Kalonzo is not known for ethnic politics or polarising things," Kindiki said.
Kindiki's remarks seemed deliberate and aimed at reopening a political channel with the Wiper party leader.
What did Kindiki discuss with Ukambani leaders?
The deputy president’s meeting with the 104 ward representatives is part of a strategy to win over Ukambani, a region traditionally aligned with the opposition.
However, the Kenya Kwanza administration seems to have earmarked the region as ripe for realignment ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Kindiki was keen to present the government’s development track record and plans for the region, insisting that politics should not get in the way of service delivery.
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He called on Ukambani leaders to resist petty political distractions and focus on meaningful engagement that benefits ordinary citizens.
"Don’t be distracted by petty people who want to discuss useless things like who is tall or short. Engage in serious matters that will help improve the lives of your people, Ukambani included," he told the MCAs, in a direct jab at unnamed opposition figures.
The DP showcased a range of government-backed development projects targeting the region’s agriculture sector.
He pledged enhanced support for farmers through the national fertiliser subsidy programme and value chain improvements for crops like coffee, tea, maize, and sugarcane.
Why did Kindiki threaten Kalonzo?
In a related report, Kindiki pushed back at Kalonzo for tying him to the deaths of Gen Z protesters.
Kalonzo had demanded that Kindiki apologise for the killings during the 2024 Finance Bill protests and rejected partnership overtures.
Kindiki responded respectfully but warned against unsubstantiated claims.
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