Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for political tolerance and maturity among leaders, urging the Opposition to view politics as a competition of ideas—not a source of hostility.
Speaking during a church service and development tour in Kiambaa on Sunday, Kindiki emphasized that political contests should not breed enmity between rival camps, but instead inspire service and patience.
“Politics is not enmity. It is a competition of ideas,” he said. “If you are elected, you thank God and serve the people. If you lose, you wait for the next opportunity and give it a try.”
The Deputy President reiterated that the Kenya Kwanza administration is currently focused on delivering its promises and completing key development projects, not engaging in premature political campaigns.
He warned that attempts to drag the government into early election talk will not succeed. “This is not the season for politics. It is the season to work. When the time comes, we will delve fully into politics because we know we are the best at it,” he said.
Kindiki affirmed that come the next election, Kenya Kwanza will present a detailed scorecard of its achievements for Kenyans to evaluate. He challenged the Opposition to also prepare to account for their time in past leadership roles.
“When it’s time for campaigns, we will come with a scorecard of what we have achieved—including for the people of Kiambu. Our opponents must also come prepared to present their agenda,” he added.
The Deputy President’s remarks come amid growing political noise in various parts of the country, as some leaders begin to reposition themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Kenya Kwanza, led by President William Ruto, has maintained that its priority remains on economic transformation and service delivery rather than political rhetoric.
