Kithure Kindiki Dismisses Opposition, Says Only God Knows 2027 Winner: "Hata Sisi Tutatoka"
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki slammed the opposition for what he termed empty political noise instead of offering real solutions to Kenyans
- He dismissed chants calling for President William Ruto’s early exit, saying only God decides who rules and for how long
- The deputy president appeared to fire a veiled shot at a former top official, urging leaders to focus on delivery instead of blame games
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The political heat was unmistakable in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia county, where Deputy President Kithure Kindiki took the microphone with purpose and fire.
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He tore into the opposition, accusing its leaders of focusing on theatrics and noise instead of offering solutions that actually help Kenyans.
Kindiki, who was on a development tour of the region, said the Kenya Kwanza administration had made notable strides in uplifting lives through projects like modern infrastructure, affordable housing, and youth employment initiatives.
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He faulted opposition figures for failing to present alternative solutions, instead resorting to what he called “noisemaking and slogans.”
“We are building modern markets, our people can now have decent affordable houses, the unemployment rate among our youths has gone down. That is how you create a developed country out of a developing country. But many people don't know that is a process. They are busy making noise,” he stated.
What did Kindiki tell opposition?
Kindiki was addressing recent opposition rallies and commentary that criticised President William Ruto’s administration and called for him to serve only one term.
The chants, often heard in public gatherings and on social media, include phrases like “Ruto must go” and “one term president.”
But the deputy president dismissed these slogans as shallow and lacking substance.
“Their job is chanting ‘Wantam’, ‘Ruto must go’, ‘Kasongo’... That is not a manifesto, my friends,” he remarked.
He challenged the opposition to offer tangible policy alternatives rather than banking on public dissatisfaction to win support.
He said leadership was about responsibility and service, not catchy phrases.
What did Kindiki say about 2027 polls?
Addressing speculation about succession and 2027 ambitions, Kindiki insisted that leadership transitions were ultimately determined by divine will, not political plotting.
“This issue of terms, only God knows who will rule until what period. Is there anybody who knows who will be president at what time? Who are those people announcing to us issues of presidential terms?” he posed.
He said the Kenya Kwanza government was focused on delivering results and not distracted by political noise or early succession debates.
“Life and times are in the hands of God. Don’t threaten us with issues of terms. We are striving to do our work now while still in office, because we will also get out. But we must account for our time in office,” he said.
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Kindiki also made comments interpreted as a subtle jab at former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, without mentioning him directly.
He appeared to distance himself from past leadership styles and warned against dragging others into personal failures.
“If you lost your time while in office, that’s up to you. You should not drag me with your nonsense. I must account for every day of my life as deputy president of Kenya,” he said.
Did Ruto respond to Gachagua’s one term claims?
TUKO.co.ke previously reported that Ruto dismissed growing claims that he would only serve one term.
The remarks appeared to be a direct response to Gachagua, who has been leading a campaign to deny Ruto a second term in office following their political fallout.
Ruto defended his leadership by pointing to policy achievements under his administration.
He argued that delivery on key reforms such as Affordable Housing and Social Health mattered more than seeking popularity or political approval.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
