Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s political strategy appears to be undergoing a significant transformation, marked by a series of high-profile meetings at his Karen office.
The DP has recently adopted a more proactive and visible role, hosting dignitaries and leaders from across the country in what many perceive as a calculated political maneuver.
On Thursday, January 23, 2025, while President William Ruto was engaged in activities in Busia County, Kindiki held a record three meetings before lunchtime, showing his growing influence and focus on grassroots and regional politics.
The day began with a roundtable forum featuring elected leaders from Nairobi City County. According to a statement from Kindiki’s office, the meeting focused on implementing priority development projects in the region.
“Roundtable forum with a section of Members of Parliament from Nairobi City County to deliberate on the implementation of priority development projects,” Kindiki noted in a social media post.
Attendees included MPs TJ Kajwang (Ruaraka), Tim Wanyonyi (Westlands), Beatrice Elachi (Dagoretti North), Felix Odiwuor Jalang’o (Lang’ata), George Aladwa (Makadara), Mark Mwenje (Embakasi West), Esther Passaris (Woman Representative), Anthony Oluoch (Mathare), and Peter Orero (Kibra).
Shortly after, Kindiki convened a consultative meeting with Members of Parliament from Murang’a County to discuss development priorities specific to the region.
The delegation included Peter Kihungi (Kangema), Betty Maina (Woman Representative, Murang’a), Dr. Edwin Mugo (Mathioya), and Veronica Maina (Nominated Senator).
“Consultative meeting with a section of Members of Parliament from Murang’a County to deliberate on priority development programmes and projects,” read part of Kindiki’s update.
However, JKiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro was conspicuously missing from the Murang’a leaders’ meeting.
Before the clock struck noon, the DP held a third consultative forum with political, economic, religious, and grassroots leaders from Taita Taveta County.
He was accompanied by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah during the session, further depicting Ruto’s outreach efforts to various regions and stakeholders.
This surge of activity at the Karen office is widely seen as a strategic move to counter the growing influence of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Gachagua has been hosting leaders and delegates from Mt. Kenya, Rift Valley, and Kisii at his Wamunyoro home in Nyeri, solidifying his position in the country’s political landscape.
Kindiki’s newfound vibrancy aims to position him as a key political figure capable of bridging regional divides and consolidating national support.
Political analysts suggest that Kindiki’s recent change of tactic could be Ruto’s strategic move to counter Gachagua’s growing influence beyond Mt Kenya.
By Newsmedia