Inside Kindiki's ground game to reclaim Mt Kenya
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is actively building a grassroots political network across Kenya's Mt Kenya region to solidify his influence. His strategy involves a mix of development project inspections and direct engagement with local party officials to counter political rivals.
Why it matters
This highlights the internal power dynamics within the Kenyan government and the strategic preparation for the 2027 general elections.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has inspected the ongoing construction of the Sh861 million Kirwara-Kigio-Jogoo Kimakia/Blue Post road in Gatanga Constituency, Murang’a county
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is quietly building a grassroots political network across Mt Kenya amid the sustained onslaught by several quarters angling for his seat in 2027.
The DP is combining party mobilisation, meetings with community elders and development tours as the battle for the region's political loyalty gathers pace.
A review of his engagements between September 4 and October 10 reveals a sustained campaign to strengthen his presence across the region and checkmate former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
The programme has taken Kindiki across Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Embu, Kirinyaga, Kiambu, Murang’a and Nyeri counties.
It is characterised by meetings targeting United Democratic Alliance polling centre officials, community elders, local politicians and residents.
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