Members of Parliament from the Mt Kenya region allied to President William Ruto have dismissed assertions that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is under siege within the Kenya Kwanza administration. They reaffirmed Kindiki’s strong standing and continued support from regional leaders.

Speaking on July 29, 2026, in Kutus, Kirinyaga County, MPs Patrick Munene (Chuka/Igambang’ombe), Mary Maingi (Mwea), and Gachoki Gitari (Kirinyaga Central) rejected reports suggesting Kindiki is being marginalized.

Deputy President Kindiki’s Position Secure

Patrick Munene described the claims as unfounded propaganda aimed at sowing division within the Kenya Kwanza government. He emphasized that Kindiki remains fully active and supported in his role as Deputy President.

Munene stated: “Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki is very much intact in government and is executing his mandate effectively. Those spreading propaganda that he is under siege are only trying to create a wedge in the Executive.”

He further highlighted that Mt Kenya MPs stand firmly behind Kindiki and will continue backing him as the country’s second-in-command. Munene cautioned against politicizing the Deputy President’s seat, noting President Ruto will also defend his position in the 2027 elections.

Response to ODM Leadership Demands

Munene took aim at opposition leaders, particularly ODM’s National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, who has called for control over the Deputy President’s post. He argued that ODM, as a junior partner in the government coalition, lacks the mandate to dictate Kenya Kwanza’s leadership structure.

“ODM joined government through the broad-based arrangement. They have no moral authority to demand a 50-50 share of government or the Deputy President’s seat,” Munene said, adding that Junet Mohamed should respect the government since he did not vote for it.

Regional Autonomy Emphasized

Mwea MP Mary Maingi asserted that Mt Kenya leaders will not allow former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who currently holds no public office, to dictate the region’s political direction.

“The people of Kirinyaga will not wait for someone from Nyeri to impose leaders on them. They know the leaders they want,” Maingi stressed, adding that no individual should assume the power to determine other leaders’ political futures.

Backing from Kirinyaga Central

Kirinyaga Central MP Gachoki Gitari echoed his colleagues’ sentiments, defending Kindiki and dismissing calls for his removal as lacking legitimacy since those calling for change did not elect the current Kenya Kwanza government.