Deputy President Kithure Kindiki posted late-night photos of a private meeting with President William Ruto at State House on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, aiming to counter rumours of a political fallout at the executive level.
The images, shared on Kindiki’s official social media at 11:01 pm, depicted the two leaders in a focused one-on-one discussion inside the presidential residence. Notably, Kindiki posted the photos without any caption, allowing the visuals to serve as a statement against ongoing speculation about their working relationship.
Background to the Speculation
- Earlier in the week, media reports suggested a rift between the President and his deputy.
- On Monday night, July 27, Kindiki publicly dismissed claims that his executive role had been reduced, calling the reports "fake news" on his official X account.
- A front-page story published on Tuesday, July 28, alleged that President Ruto, through Chief of Staff Felix Koskei, had reassigned the Deputy President’s intergovernmental coordination duties to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.
- This administrative change was reportedly part of preparations ahead of the 2027 general election and stirred intense public discussion on executive restructuring within the Kenya Kwanza coalition.
Significance of the Late-Night Meeting
The decision to share the late-night meeting photos appears to be a strategic move to demonstrate unity and reassure the public of ongoing cooperation at the highest levels of government.
Despite the administrative adjustments and political manoeuvres, the images underscore that communication channels between President Ruto and Deputy President Kindiki remain open and active.
Neither the State House nor the Deputy President’s Office issued official statements alongside the photographs.
