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President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki inspect the ongoing construction of JM Kariuki Hospital, in Ol Kalou town, Nyandarua county, on April 3, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has fired back at critics who accuse him of lacking a strong personality, insisting that his role is to support, not compete with, President William Ruto.
Kindiki has often been compared to his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua, who was more vocal and assertive while in office.
However, the deputy president dismissed those comparisons, saying his critics are attempting to drive a wedge between him and Ruto.
He added he has no intention of competing with his boss, and will continue performing his job as a loyal principal assistant.
He pointed to history, arguing that Kenya’s past presidents rose to power by remaining loyal deputies.
“Mzee Moi was loyal to Mzee Kenyatta, Kibaki was loyal to Moi. In 2007, Uhuru Kenyatta stood with Kibaki and said ‘yes sir’, didn’t God bless him?” he posed.
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Kindiki, who was addressing a rally in Nyandarua, urged Kenyans to let him focus on assisting the president.
“I beseech you to allow me to assist the president and to say ‘yes sir,’” he said.
The DP also vowed to continue coordinating government ministries to ensure the efficient delivery of programs.
He dismissed those urging him to challenge Ruto, saying that role belongs to the opposition.
“The job of a deputy president is to assist the president, not to sabotage the administration. Those who wish to fight the president or the government should join the opposition,” he remarked.
Kindiki made the remarks in Nyandarua County as President Ruto continued his five-day development tour of the Mount Kenya region.
The Standard Group Plc is a
multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper
print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The
Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key
influence in matters of national and international interest.
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