Deputy President Kithure Kindiki expressed confidence in President Ruto’s re-election while urging politicians from all sides to respect the people’s choice in the 2027 general election.
Speaking during a Sunday service at the ACK Diocese of Embu, Kindiki asked leaders and their supporters to accept election outcomes with humility, whether they win or lose, saying Kenya’s unity and peace should come before political rivalry
“When people decide, we should be calm. We should not destroy the peace. We should not end our brotherhood. We are one country,” Kindiki said.
He added that elections are temporary, but the country’s unity must last beyond the ballot.
“After elections we should remain as brothers and sisters. We should stand together and not be divided by small things like who got leadership and who did not get it.”
Kindiki also told politicians who do not win elective seats to stay patient and prepare for future opportunities rather than spreading division.
“Those who will not get leadership should wait for next time. You might be lucky in subsequent elections. We must maintain peace after elections,” he said.
Kindiki, however, said he had confidence that the Kenya Kwanza administration would run a strong campaign for President William Ruto’s re-election, adding that the government would point to its development record rather than political slogans.
“As the ruling administration, we will not lack an agenda to push when elections come next year. We will have something to tell the people because we have gone out of our way to give the best.”
He reiterated his backing for Ruto’s bid for a second term, saying Mt Kenya leaders had already started consulting on the region’s political future.
“Next year we will give Ruto another term. We have done calculations as leaders from the Mt Kenya region.”
Kindiki added that the discussions also extend beyond the next election, as leaders consider the region’s political direction after Ruto completes his constitutional two terms.
“When Ruto retires after serving his last term, what happens next? We have to do calculations.”
DP Kindiki also promised to help keep Mt Kenya leaders united as the country moves toward the election period.
“I am the Deputy President and I will make sure as a region we walk together as we head to the elections.”
He urged political rivals to campaign based on their record of service instead of launching personal attacks.
“Let us meet with our opponents on the ground, everybody with their development track record. What will save the president, deputy president, MPs, governors, and all elected leaders is the work they will have done for the people and not the noise they will have made.”
Kindiki suggested that some politicians might face setbacks in the election, saying voters would ultimately judge leaders on their performance.
“There are people who will be shocked. The Bible tells us God humbles the proud and God raises those who are humble.”
“No one has not been a leader, so each must have a record. And then people will decide.”
He also warned political leaders against using places of worship to stoke division or heighten political tensions.
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