Mutahi Kahiga Slams Kindiki for Visiting Nyeri Without Notifying Him: “Offices Must Respect Each Other”
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has lashed out at Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s team for failing to inform him about a recent visit. Kahiga expressed his frustration during the Social Health Authority (SHA) registration on Wednesday, February 5.
“Recently, I saw that the Deputy President (Kindiki) had toured Nyeri. Some people just want to cause trouble for nothing,” he said.
He emphasized that protocol demands county governments be notified when top national leaders visit.
Governors Deserve Respect
Kahiga insisted that his office should not be overlooked. He noted that governors are elected leaders, just like the president and his deputies.
“The Governor’s Office that I occupy is one that is voted for by the people. It is necessary that when such a visitor is coming into the county, we are given a notice,” he stated.
He reminded Kindiki that governors always attend meetings in Nairobi when summoned by the deputy president.
“Offices need to give each other proper respect. When they call me for a meeting in Nairobi, don’t you see me going?” he questioned.
Politics vs. Development
Kahiga urged national leaders to separate politics from development. He warned that the ongoing political battle between Ruto and former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua should not interfere with service delivery.
“We, as a county government, want to work with you and support you. But we need to draw a line between politics and working for the people. We can politic later,” he added.
Kahiga has been a close ally of Gachagua, whose influence in the Mount Kenya region has been under attack from rival camps.
Kindiki Defends His Nyeri Visit
Deputy President Kindiki visited Nyeri on Friday, January 31, as part of a strategy to strengthen the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in the Mount Kenya region.
While addressing residents in Kieni, he downplayed tribal politics, calling it divisive.
“The Kenya Kwanza government is prioritizing service delivery over political engagements,” Kindiki stated.
He announced that the government was committed to completing all pending road projects in Nyeri.
“We had to stabilize the economy first, which is why some projects were delayed,” he explained.
Kindiki also promised to increase electricity connections across the county.
As political tensions rise in Mount Kenya, Kahiga’s criticism of Kindiki signals growing rifts within the region’s leadership. Will the county and national governments find common ground, or will power struggles continue to overshadow development?
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Mutahi Kahiga Slams Kindiki for Visiting Nyeri Without Notifying Him: “Offices Must Respect Each Other”
