Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a stern warning to politicians attempting to force their way into power through unlawful means.
He insisted that leadership in Kenya will only be attained through democratic elections overseen by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
Speaking on Thursday during a women’s empowerment forum in Kipkeikei, Trans Nzoia County, Kindiki dismissed recent attempts to destabilize the country’s governance, accusing unnamed political actors of trying to incite violence for political gain.
“We will not allow power-hungry politicians to sink our country into chaos and anarchy. Those seeking shortcuts to leadership must calm down,” the Deputy President declared.
In his address, Kindiki reaffirmed the government’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and protecting national institutions from political interference.
He noted that the IEBC is now fully constituted following the resolution of legal disputes, setting the stage for preparations ahead of the next general election.
“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. The IEBC is the referee, and it will guide the electoral process,” he added.
Kindiki strongly cautioned against actions aimed at disrupting public order, such as storming police stations or vandalizing property, stating that no one would be allowed to undermine national stability.
“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, condemning political violence.
The Deputy President also criticized leaders who only engage with citizens during campaign seasons, offering symbolic handouts like reflectors and lesos, which he said were insulting to the electorate.
“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,” Kindiki said.
