- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki launched an attack against Rigathi Gachagua a few days after declaring political honor
- The outspoken politician questioned Gachagua’s political record since his days as a district official
- Subiri vowed to face Gachagua and the opposition team in the next Ol Kalou by-election
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has strongly attacked the leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), Rigathi Gachaguabefore the Ol Kalou by-election.
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Ol Kalou’s parliamentary seat was declared vacant following the death of Member of Parliament David Njunguna Kiaraho at Nairobi Hospital.
Kiaraho was receiving treatment at the center for an illness that the family did not disclose.
How did Kindiki ignore Gachagua before the Ol Kalou election?
Speaking during a political event in Maara constituency on Monday, April 6, he dismissed Gachagua as “small minded”, questioning his record as a district officer.
“Wasn’t he a DO stealing relief food? He’s a small-minded person. Right now he’s trying to oppose us. I’ve told him several times to let me go. I haven’t even started to answer him. That person doesn’t know me. I’ll humiliate him,” said Kindiki.
The deputy president criticized Gachagua for playing low-level politics and showing arrogance instead of focusing on important issues.
He explained that he is ready to face Gachagua in the Nyandarua by-election just a few hours after the opposition announced that they will face the by-election unitedly.
“He came bragging about Mbeere North, I wondered who he was. After the election, I showed him the dust. The by-election was held again for two MCA positions in the same area, and we defeated him again. We have an upcoming by-election in Ol Kalou, Nyandarua; we will meet that person. We will deal with him properly, and that’s when respect will start to reign,” he said.
What are Kindiki and Gachagua arguing about?
Kindiki continued to mobilize support for the re-election of the President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election despite ongoing criticism of government projects.
Meanwhile, the two have been fighting over control of Mount Kenya since Gachagua was ousted from power in October 2024.
Kindiki enjoys the support of all the leaders associated with the government Kenya First together with residents who have announced him as a beacon, while Gachagua continues to fight for influence through various political alliances and the narrative of “betrayal.”
Did Kindiki forgive Gachagua for insulting him?
In early March 2026, Kindiki promised that he would not insult Gachagua again, saying that their fierce political arguments went against the values and principles held by the elders of Njuri Ncheke.
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He said that he had forgiven Gachagua unconditionallynoting that they will still remain a family after leaving the political arena.
While insisting that the Kenya Kwanza government will not tolerate insults, Kindiki said he will not respond to any attacks from Gachagua or opposition leaders.
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