Kindiki Fires Back at Critics: “Even Kibaki Was Called Coward, Yet He Became President”

Kindiki Fires Back at Critics: “Even Kibaki Was Called Coward, Yet He Became President”

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has finally broken his silence on criticism over his loyal stance to President William Ruto. Speaking passionately on Saturday, Kindiki evoked powerful memories from Kenya’s political past, defending his “yes sir” approach to leadership.

“We Say Yes and Keep Going”

Kindiki began by comparing his current position to that of past deputy presidents. He reminded critics that even former Presidents Daniel Moi, Mwai Kibaki, and Uhuru Kenyatta once walked the same path.

“We (deputy presidents) are people who should say yes, like the way Moi told Kenyatta senior ‘yes’ and kept going,” Kindiki said.

Kibaki’s Humiliation and Rise

Kindiki dug deeper, revealing the political storms Kibaki weathered before rising to power.

“The man we used to love, Mwai Kibaki, was also there. People called him General Kiguoya (coward),” he said.
“Sometimes he was disrespected. Even when he was demoted from Vice President to Health Minister, he kept going. Later, he became the President.”

According to Kindiki, loyalty does not mean weakness. Instead, it shows resilience, humility, and long-term strategy.

Uhuru Also Said “Yes Sir”

Kindiki also turned to recent history. He recalled the time Uhuru Kenyatta opposed Kibaki after the 2002 loss, only to later realign himself after intervention from GEMA elders.

“There are people who went to Uhuru and incited him in 2002. He lost and joined the opposition,” he explained.
“In 2005, he opposed Kibaki in the referendum. Then elders called him and told him to say ‘yes sir’ to Kibaki.”

“In 2007, Uhuru stood behind Kibaki and said, ‘Yes, sir.’ You know what happened next.”

“Even Ruto Was Once Subservient”

Kindiki didn’t stop there. He defended his loyalty to Ruto by pointing to Ruto’s earlier obedience to Uhuru during the Jubilee government days.

“Even Ruto used to say, ‘my boss, Uhuru Kenyatta,’ and now he is the President,” he said.

Critics Should Join the Opposition

The Deputy President ended his strong remarks by calling out those expecting him to oppose the president publicly.

“There are people trying to teach us politics. They say a DP or minister should oppose the President,” Kindiki said.
“It’s not possible. If you want to oppose the government, go to the opposition.”

Kindiki has faced months of attacks over his perceived submissiveness. However, his message is now clear—loyalty isn’t blind. It’s strategic.

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Kindiki Fires Back at Critics: “Even Kibaki Was Called Coward, Yet He Became President”