Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for humility, patience, and national unity in the face of heightened political turbulence within the governing coalition, reminding supporters that political fortunes can shift rapidly.
Speaking at the Kigari Teachers Training College in Manyatta Constituency during the official opening of a new administration block and a brief commemoration of the ACK Diocese of Embu’s 36th anniversary, the Deputy President struck a reflective tone.
While acknowledging the decades-long contribution of the church in health, education, and youth empowerment, his message centered on political resilience and divine providence.
Addressing congregants following recent political setbacks including the ruling coalition’s loss in the Ol Kalou by-election Kindiki reflected on his more than two decades in public life, pointing to past political battles as proof that early predictions often fall short.
He specifically recalled the 2013 General Election when political commentators widely wrote off the ticket of Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto due to their ongoing cases at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.
“Many people told us, ‘You are finished.’ But God surprised everybody,” Kindiki told the congregation. “Those who were beating their chests were humbled, and Kenyans elected them.”
Warning against political arrogance and division within Mt Kenya, the Deputy President emphasized that power ultimately rests with the electorate and divine guidance. He maintained that leaders will ultimately be evaluated on their track record of service delivery rather than political rhetoric, expressing confidence that the administration will navigate its current political headwinds successfully.
