Kindiki hits back at Gachagua over Meru North banditry ultimatum
Kindiki said banditry had existed for more than a decade and insisted the government would “crush the criminals” as it did in previous security operations.
Kindiki said banditry had existed for more than a decade and insisted the government would “crush the criminals” as it did in previous security operations.
The Second in Command revealed that specialised teams from the police service will be supported by the Kenya Defence Forces and will conduct a comprehensive security operation against the bandits.
Kindiki reiterated that all regions of the country are benefiting equally from ongoing government programmes, stating that no area has been sidelined in the allocation of national resources.
Kindiki’s remarks come amid heightened political exchanges between government and opposition leaders, with both sides trading criticism over governance, development priorities and the direction of the country’s leadership.
Political analyst Herman Manyora warnings come amid heightened political exchanges between President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Speaking on Tuesday during an inspection tour of national government-funded projects in Buuri Constituency, Kindiki accused opposition leaders of spreading misinformation and lacking a clear development agenda.
The DP also assured the public that security arrangements have been reinforced along all rally routes to protect participants and spectators throughout the four-day event.
The Deputy President dismissed claims by critics that he could easily be challenged politically, saying he remains focused on serving the public.
Speaking on Monday after inspecting the ongoing upgrade of Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital to Level 6 and reviewing preparations for the Gakoromone Modern Market in Meru town, Kindiki said the projects are intended to raise the county’s economic profile and improve service delivery.
In a joint press statement issued on Friday, February 27, 2026, in Nairobi, the lawmakers led by Nominated senator Veronica Maina hailed voter turnout in the electoral areas.
Speaking on Wednesday, Kindiki said the new bridge will be constructed urgently to curb frequent accidents along the notorious black spot on the main road linking Tharaka Nithi and Meru counties.
Ruku’s remarks are in response to recent remarks by the Orange Democratic Movement faction of the broadbased government that has been demanding the second-in-command position even as they begin negotiations ahead of the 2027 general elections.