Kindiki accused Gachagua of insulting the people of the Mt Kenya region and dismissed suggestions that the community could be manipulated through money or political mobilisation.
“Stop insulting our people. Nobody can bribe them to do anything they wouldn’t want to do,” Kindiki said.
His remarks come a day after a meeting attended by Kindiki and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire at Nembure Grounds was disrupted, with groups of youths reportedly forcing the event into chaos.
Police were forced to intervene as tensions escalated, with tear gas used to disperse crowds. Vehicles were also reportedly torched during the confrontation.
The incident has since triggered a fresh political exchange over the growing contest for influence in the Mt Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Kindiki dismisses claims of a divided Mt Kenya
Responding to the political debate surrounding the incident, Kindiki rejected claims that the Mt Kenya region could be divided.
“No mountain will be divided, maybe in your evil dreams,” the Deputy President said.
Kindiki insisted that the GEMA community had remained united and would continue to do so despite the intensifying political competition.
“You and I found the GEMA united, it will forever remain so, and you have zero capacity to unite anything,” he said.
The remarks appeared to be directed at Gachagua, who has continued to position himself as an influential political voice in the Mt Kenya region since leaving government.
‘Wachana na Mountain’
Kindiki also told Gachagua to stop focusing on what he described as regional politics and instead concentrate on presenting policies to Kenyans.
“Wachana na Mountain, it has its ways of remaining intact,” Kindiki said.
The Deputy President then issued a direct challenge ahead of the 2027 elections.
“Tafuta sera, let’s meet at the ballot,” he said.
Kindiki's comments are likely to further intensify the political contest between the government and Gachagua, particularly over control of the Mt Kenya vote.
What happened at Nembure?
The remarks come against the backdrop of Saturday's disruption at Nembure Grounds, where Kindiki and Mbarire had convened a political meeting.
What began as a gathering attended by thousands of residents later turned chaotic after groups of youths disrupted proceedings.
Reports from the scene indicated that several vehicles were damaged or torched, while police deployed tear gas to restore order.
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) subsequently condemned the disruption and called for action against those responsible for the violence and damage.
The party said political violence should not be tolerated and urged law enforcement agencies to take appropriate action.
The Nembure incident has now become part of the wider political battle over the direction of Mt Kenya politics, with leaders increasingly seeking to demonstrate their influence ahead of the 2027 presidential contest.
Kindiki's latest remarks are expected to add another dimension to that contest as the Deputy President directly challenges Gachagua to take the political battle to the ballot box rather than rely on regional mobilisation.
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