Deputy President Kithure Kindiki hits back on his predecessor over his attacks . [DPCS]
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has launched a scathing response to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of incompetence, political opportunism and undermining the government they once served together.
In a strongly worded statement posted on social media, Kindiki dismissed Gachagua’s criticism of his voice and turned the attack towards his former political colleague’s record in public service.
“Talking about my voice is the only contribution your emptiness and incompetence can make in matters politics, policy and leadership,” Kindiki said.
The exchange marks another sharp confrontation between two senior figures from the Mount Kenya region who were once part of the same political administration.
Gachagua served as Deputy President before his removal from office in October 2024, while Kindiki was appointed to succeed him.
Kindiki accused Gachagua of having a troubled political and public-service record, arguing that his time in government had failed to produce the leadership results he expected.
“A disgraceful exit from public service as a DO, a most unremarkable WANTAM as Mathira MP, and your wasted two years as Deputy President seems not to have made any impact on your deplorable behavior,” he said.