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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Sunday retreated to his Irunduni residence in Tharaka-Nithi County, where he sought to allay fears among his supporters amid claims that his seat was on the line.
Recently, Prof Kindiki dismissed, as fake, reports that some of his responsibilities had been handed over to the Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi to nip the Deputy President’s powers.
Prof Kindiki is also under pressure to show his might in the mountain following the opposition win in OlKalou, even as the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) heightened its push to take his position in 2027.
But addressing hundreds of neighbours, the deputy president reassured them that his seat was secure, terming the claims of being sidelined as 'common talk' in politics.
"I have realised that if I don't meet my neighbours for a chat, they may remain stressed because of the lies being peddled around. I want to assure that there is no problem. The claims are being made by my opponents. They have run out of ideas," Prof Kindiki said.
The DP defended the President’s plan to spearhead a new development blueprint, warning politicians against trivialising the Vision 2060.
President Ruto unveiled 'Kenya's New National Development Vision: Beyond Vision 2030' saying it is a long-term national strategy aimed at translating constitutional aspirations into measurable development outcomes.
"The President’s plan is to turn Kenya into a developed nation in 30 years’ time. This will be achieved by improving access to education, health, and better infrastructure - which we are doing. Those opposed should know that this is not a political conversation - it is a discussion about our shared future," the DP said.