Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned leaders against divisive politics and asked them to work for the people.
Speaking on Friday, September 13 evening in Nyeri town, the Deputy President took on a section of leaders who he said are in early campaigns and trying to divide Kenyans into camps and regions.
DP Gachagua called on Kenyans to assess the performance of their leaders and ignore those making utterances aimed at divisions and those who have abandoned their duty to engage in early politics.
"I am not for politics but work. I am focused on working for the People. Ignore and reject the divisive politics, but take note of the actions of each and assess their performance," said Gachagua.
He added: "The people of Kenya want their leaders to work not concentrate on politics. They want to see infrastructure projects such as roads, electricity, water and health being done. The elections ended. Kenyans do not want politics, they want their leaders to work."
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Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga on his part said they recognize DP Gachagua as the most senior politician in the Mt Kenya region.
Kahiga vowed to support the Deputy President adding that a section of leaders are busy politicking instead of working for the electorate.
"As Mt Kenya region we recognize DP Gachagua as our senior most political leader. Voters will decide the fate of all leaders come 2027 General Election. We are concerned because, instead of leaders addressing issues affecting wananchi, they are busy politicking. We shall firmly support the Deputy President. We know the Deputy President is being fought because of calling for unity and pushing the development agenda of the Mt. Kenya region, and it is uncalled for," said Kahiga.
Nyandarua Senator John Methu said the attempts to undermine DP Gachagua in the Mt Kenya region would not succeed.
The UDA senator mentioned that even the locals in the Mt Kenya region support the deputy president.
“Attempts to undermine or sabotage him will not succeed. We support him in national unity and pushing for interests of the farmers. Those doing political conferences can continue can continue with the same but desist from dividing people. The people at the grassroots are with the Deputy President," said Senator Methu.
This comes after 48 MPs from Mt Kenya and the diaspora endorsed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as their kingpin.
