Kindiki urges Mt Kenya region to stay united ahead of 2027 polls
Kenya’s Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has called on residents of the Mt Kenya region to resist being drawn into divisive political battles ahead of the 2027 general election, according to a report by the-star.co.ke.
In remarks directed at the central Kenya heartland, Kindiki urged communities to focus on their shared interests rather than allow political competition to fracture regional cohesion. The Mt Kenya region has historically been one of the country’s most influential voting blocs, with its support often proving decisive in determining the outcome of national elections.
The appeal comes amid heightened political activity across Kenya as politicians position themselves well in advance of the next electoral cycle. Mt Kenya, which encompasses counties such as Kiambu, Nyeri, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, Laikipia and Meru, has traditionally rallied behind particular presidential candidates and political formations, sometimes with lasting consequences for internal cohesion once campaigns end.
Kindiki, a former Interior Cabinet Secretary, was sworn in as Deputy President following the impeachment of his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua. His elevation followed a period of political tension within the ruling coalition, and his appeal to Mt Kenya voters is being read in the context of efforts to consolidate support in the region for the remainder of the current administration and beyond, as the-star.co.ke noted.
Politicians from the region have, in past election cycles, frequently clashed over who among them should carry the community’s political ambitions in Nairobi, with disputes sometimes spilling into public feuds. Kindiki’s message is aimed at pre-empting such divisions before the 2027 campaign intensifies and attention turns to succession politics at the national level.
The Deputy President is expected to continue engaging with communities across the region in the coming months as the government works to maintain its political footing in central Kenya.
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- the-star.co.ke — Kindiki to Mt Kenya: Don’t let 2027 politics divide you
