Speaking in Embu on Tuesday, November 18, Kindiki said the region’s leaders should be respected and protected from unnecessary political harassment.
He defended Mbarire, Ruku, and Embu MPs, saying that the current administration is focused on service delivery, not political quarrels.
“Leave the leaders of Embu alone,” Kindiki said during the address.
“Leave the leaders of Embu alone,” Kindiki said during the address.
“Leave Governor Cecily Mbarire, CS Ruku, and our Members of Parliament. We don’t insult our competitors; we respect them. Our differences with them are ideological, and we simply remind them that when they were in office, they did not help us.”
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Kindiki’s comments come shortly after Gachagua accused Governor Mbarire, CS Ruku, and UDA parliamentary candidate Leo Wamuthende of interfering with his campaign activities in the Mbeere North by-election.
In an interview on Sunday, November 16, Gachagua said that the three disrupted several of his meetings by showing up uninvited and addressing the gatherings.
Kindiki’s comments come shortly after Gachagua accused Governor Mbarire, CS Ruku, and UDA parliamentary candidate Leo Wamuthende of interfering with his campaign activities in the Mbeere North by-election.
In an interview on Sunday, November 16, Gachagua said that the three disrupted several of his meetings by showing up uninvited and addressing the gatherings.
He claimed the actions violated the electoral code of conduct, which prohibits political figures from storming or hijacking a rival’s event.
“The IEBC needs to take action against Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, Governor Cecily Mbarire, and the UDA candidate Leo Wamuthende,” Gachagua insisted.
“The IEBC needs to take action against Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, Governor Cecily Mbarire, and the UDA candidate Leo Wamuthende,” Gachagua insisted.
“They gatecrashed our meetings, and the electoral laws are clear on that.”
He further accused the ruling party of lacking genuine support on the ground and relying on monetary incentives to attract crowds.
“UDA cannot get organic crowds,” he claimed.
He further accused the ruling party of lacking genuine support on the ground and relying on monetary incentives to attract crowds.
“UDA cannot get organic crowds,” he claimed.
“Their strategy is to follow us everywhere. As soon as we finished our meeting in Kanyuambora, they came in giving out Ksh200. The same happened in Ishiara and Kabubua ka Nyama.”
CS Ruku has publicly defended his participation in the Mbeere North by-election campaigns. In an interview on Monday, November 10, he said he was within his rights to support the UDA candidate because Cabinet Secretaries and County Executives are legally allowed to take part in political activities.
“I am very interested in the Mbeere North by-election,” Ruku said.
“I know the needs of the people, and I want to make sure they choose someone who will represent them well in Parliament.”
He expressed full support for UDA’s Leo wa Muthende, describing him as the preferred candidate for residents.
“The people of Mbeere North have already made their choice,” he added.
He expressed full support for UDA’s Leo wa Muthende, describing him as the preferred candidate for residents.
“The people of Mbeere North have already made their choice,” he added.
“We don’t want leaders who come to abuse others. We don’t want leaders who promote the narrative that Kenya is a country of shares.”
Kindiki urged political leaders—both in government and opposition—to maintain respect and avoid inflaming tensions during the campaigns. He emphasized that the government’s priority is development, not retaliation.
According to the Deputy President, political rivals should engage in issue-based debates and avoid personal attacks or disruptions that may divide communities.
He noted that while ideological differences are natural in politics, they should not be used as weapons to intimidate leaders or derail development projects in Embu and the wider region.
Kindiki urged political leaders—both in government and opposition—to maintain respect and avoid inflaming tensions during the campaigns. He emphasized that the government’s priority is development, not retaliation.
According to the Deputy President, political rivals should engage in issue-based debates and avoid personal attacks or disruptions that may divide communities.
He noted that while ideological differences are natural in politics, they should not be used as weapons to intimidate leaders or derail development projects in Embu and the wider region.
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