Kindiki dismisses Gachagua’s 2027 violence warning as irresponsible, assures peaceful polls
Kindiki criticised opposition leaders who are already focusing on the 2027 elections, arguing that the country cannot remain in a constant state of political campaigning.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed claims that the 2027 general elections will be marred by violence, insisting that the polls will be free, fair, and peaceful.
Kindiki made the remarks in response to comments by former DP Rigathi Gachagua, who warned that there would be dire consequences if the 2027 general elections are rigged, including the possibility of violence worse than what was witnessed after the 2007 polls.
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"I'm saying the mood in the country, if the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) tries to mess with the election, there will be no country here. 2007 will look like a Christmas party," Gachagua said on Friday in a televised interview.
However, in his rejoinder, Kindiki dismissed Gachagua's warning as irresponsible and unpatriotic, accusing him of attempting to incite fear and instability ahead of the 2027 general elections.
"Their prophecy of doom is informed by [lack of patriotism] and political inexperience," said the Deputy President at an event in Teso North, Busia County.
Kindiki criticised opposition leaders who he said are already focusing on the 2027 elections, arguing that the country cannot remain in a constant state of political campaigning. He also urged Kenyans to allow the Kenya Kwanza government to focus on its development agenda.
"We cannot be in a perpetual campaign mood. Even the bible says there is a season for everything. This is the season for the government to deliver. Those engaging in politics have nothing to offer to Kenyans," he said.
"As an administration, we remain focused on reducing the cost of living and stabilising the economy, and our efforts are showing positive results."
Gachagua has since come out to defend his comments, arguing that they were taken out of context and misinterpreted.
Speaking at a church service in Gatanga, Murang'a County, on Sunday, Gachagua expressed frustration over how his remarks were portrayed, claiming that his message was deliberately twisted to create a false narrative.
He insisted that he did not incite violence but merely echoed concerns he had heard from ordinary Kenyans about the need for free and fair elections.
"They are trying to change the context of what I said. I never said there would be unrest. All I said is I listened to Kenyans, and they are saying the President and IEBC should not rig elections," he said.
"We must refer to history. We saw what happened in 2007. We don't want a situation like that again, because this time it could be worse. It is my civic duty as a leader to caution the country," said Gachagua.
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