Don't gamble with 2027 polls, DP Kindiki urges Mt Kenya residents

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki [DPCS]

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged residents of the Mt Kenya region to remain firmly behind President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing that the President’s re-election would position the region to produce Kenya’s next Head of State.

Speaking on Sunday during a series of church services and public engagements in Meru County, Prof. Kindiki appealed to the region not to "gamble" with what he described as a historic political opportunity. He maintained that supporting President Ruto for a second term would strengthen Mt Kenya’s prospects of assuming the presidency after 2032.

“Don’t play ping pong with a chance like this at the Presidency. Just like in football, the best-placed person to score receives the ball and puts it in the net. After President Ruto, I am the best placed person to take over from him. I’m the striker staring at the goal,” Kindiki said.