Kindiki vows to defend stability amid political tensions
The Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a strong warning to politicians seeking to ascend to power through unlawful means, insisting that the state will not tolerate attempts to destabilise the country.
His remarks come amid rising political tensions and renewed debate about electoral preparedness and national stability.
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Speaking on Friday, July 11, 2025, during a women’s empowerment programme in Trans Nzoia County, Kindiki reaffirmed the government’s commitment to upholding law and order ahead of the next general election.
He scoffed at any talk or actions aimed at circumventing the constitutional process for leadership transition.
“We will not allow power-hungry politicians to sink our country into chaos and anarchy. Those seeking shortcuts to leadership must calm down. The date of the election is known, and the Independent Electoral and Boundary Commission is now in office. Let them wait,” the second in command said.
Kindiki was categorical that no individual or group would be allowed to incite violence, storm government institutions, or destroy property in pursuit of political power.
“Hakuna mtu tutaruhusu avamie police station, aingie Ikulu by force ama achochee uharibifu wa mali ya umma na ya kibinafsi ili aingie uongozini kwa lazima kupitia shortcut,” he said in Kiswahili.
This loosely translates to: “No one will be permitted to storm police stations, access the State House by force, or incite destruction of private and public property to gain leadership through shortcuts.”
Kindiki on IEBC
He welcomed the return of the IEBC commissioners, saying that the resolution of legal disputes surrounding the electoral body now paves the way for credible elections.
“For a while, we did not have an IEBC due to disputes in court. Now the court has resolved those issues, and the commissioners are in office. IEBC is the referee. The responsibility of preparing for the election lies with the IEBC,” the DP said.
He further stressed that the Constitution clearly defines the IEBC’s role in managing elections, and that the government remains committed to supporting independent institutions in carrying out their mandate.
In a veiled swipe at certain politicians, Kindiki criticised the trend of distributing cheap campaign items during election periods. He said such gestures show disregard for voters and a lack of genuine leadership.
“This is the time to stand with the people through serious economic empowerment activities. Those who wait for campaigns to issue cheap things only demonstrate their contempt for the electorate,” he asserted.
