Kindiki: ‘It’s Impossible’ to Remove Me as Deputy President

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has strongly defended his position, saying it is “impossible” for him to be removed from office. He compared his situation to President William Ruto’s fallout with retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, when efforts to oust Ruto as deputy president failed.

Speaking on Friday during a UDA polling centre officials’ event in Tharaka Nithi County, Kindiki said:

«“Unajua huyu rais wetu hapo mwisho mwisho alikosana na boss wake, lakini walijaribu kumtoa William Ruto, wakashindwa. Tulikaza msimamo mpaka mwisho,”»

Kindiki also appeared to take a swipe at DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua, who was removed from the Deputy President’s office through an impeachment process in 2024.

“Wale waliofukuzwa ni watu kidogo kidogo. Deputy President unafukuzwa Kenya ukiwa wapi? It’s impossible,”

His remarks come amid renewed political debate over the Deputy President’s position and possible coalition arrangements ahead of the 2027 General Election.