Deputy position is Kindiki's for keeps, Ruku tells Oburu

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki attends the induction of Bishop Doreen Gakii Mwathe at the Methodist Church in Kenya, Kirigara Girls’ Grounds, Abothuguchi Synod, in Meru County on February 15, 2026. [DPPS]

Leaders from the Mt Kenya region have insisted that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki must retain his position after next year’s election. They were reacting to ODM leader Oburu Oginga’s statement that the party is eyeing the seat.