- Cabinet Secretary Kindiki condemns 2027 succession talks as ‘tactless and primitive’
- Kindiki demands his name be excluded, emphasizing the sensitivity of his assigned role
- Experts warn early political debates may harm Kenya’s stability
Cabinet Secretary for Interior, Kithure Kindiki, strongly condemned discussions surrounding the 2027 succession in a statement posted on social platform X on Tuesday.
Interior CS Kithure Kindiki
He labeled such talks as ‘tactless, anti-people, and primitive’ and demanded an immediate halt to the ongoing debate.
“The ongoing debate ought to stop, but if it must proceed, I respectfully request that my name not be dragged in it,” expressed CS Kindiki on platform X.
He emphasized the need for a cessation of discussions, citing their potential harm to the maturity of Kenyan democracy.
President Ruto assigned Kindiki the role of championing his administration’s programs for the transformation of the country. The Interior Ministry chief stressed the sensitivity of his role, stating, “It requires relentless focus and total abstinence from all manner of distracting misadventure.”
Refusing to partake in idle talk about the 2027 succession, Kindiki highlighted the importance of maintaining focus on his responsibilities. He mentioned that political debates, so soon after the last election, are detrimental to the country’s stability.
“The role bequeathed to me by the Head of State is quite sensitive, and it requires relentless focus and total abstinence from all manner of distracting misadventure,” Kindiki affirmed.
The 2027 succession debate gained momentum within the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) last year, with discussions about Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua facing opposition.
A caucus of legislators from Central Kenya has endorsed Kiharu MP Ndindi for the Deputy President position, urging President Ruto to consider a replacement.
During the burial of Kindiki’s father-in-law, Meru leaders advocated for Ruto to select the former Tharaka Nithi Senator, sparking a furious response from Kindiki.
Experts have expressed concerns about the early onset of political discussions during the Kenya Kwanza government’s first term, cautioning against potential consequences for the country.
