{"id":159991,"date":"2026-04-08T16:17:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T16:17:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/kindiki-advocates-peace-amid-gachaguas-political-critique"},"modified":"2026-04-08T17:23:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T17:23:09","slug":"kindiki-advocates-peace-amid-gachaguas-political-critique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/kindiki-advocates-peace-amid-gachaguas-political-critique","title":{"rendered":"Kindiki Advocates Peace Amid Gachagua&#8217;s Political Critique"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged for respect and restraint during the memorial service of late MP David Kiaraho, advocating for the separation of politics from solemn occasions. His remarks followed sharp criticism from Rigathi Gachagua, who accused him of breaching cultural norms by discussing potential by-elections prematurely. Kindiki emphasized the need for unity and decorum during the m<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. <\/strong> <\/span>Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Wednesday called for respect and restraint, choosing a conciliatory tone over confrontation after sharp criticism from his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua during the memorial service of the late Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho memorial service.<\/p>\n<p>Kindiki emphasised the need to separate politics from solemn occasions, saying the country has enough platforms to engage in political discourse outside funerals and church events.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want to encourage that going forward as a community, as a nation, let us learn how to respect one another, families and communities alike,\u201d Kindiki said.<\/p>\n<p>He was speaking during the memorial service of former Ol Kalou MP, the late David Kiaraho.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet us put down political temperatures to allow mourning because we have a lot of opportunities to do politics outside the church and events like this one,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n<p>The DP steered clear of responding directly to sharp criticism from his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua, who had moments earlier taken issue with alleged succession politics surrounding the Ol Kalou seat.<\/p>\n<p>Gachagua had taken on Kindiki for allegedly breaching Mt Kenya cultural norms by reportedly discussing a potential by-election before the late legislator had been laid to rest.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWewe Kindiki, kuna mahali umetukosea. Umefanya makosa Tharaka kuongelea mambo ya by-election kabla Kiaharao hajazikwa, hiyo ni kinyume na desturi ya jamii yetu ya Mlima Kenya. We don\u2019t discuss inheriting somebody until he is buried; hapo professor umeanguka kidogo, utarekebisha,\u201d Gachagua said.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the criticism, Kindiki maintained a soft tone, choosing not to escalate the exchange and instead reiterating his appeal for unity and decorum during the mourning period.<\/p>\n<p>His remarks come amid rising political undercurrents in the Mt Kenya region, with leaders increasingly positioning themselves ahead of potential by-elections and future contests.<\/p>\n<p>The memorial service, held in Ol Kalou, drew a host of political leaders and residents, reflecting the late Kiaharao\u2019s influence in the region.<\/p>\n<p>President William Ruto, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang&#8217;ula, and several cabinet secretaries were present.<\/p>\n<p>Kiaraho died on March 29, 2026, at Nairobi Hospital at the age of 62.<\/p>\n<p>The political landscape in Kenya has been characterized by intense rivalries, particularly in the Mt Kenya region, where leaders often engage in fierce competition for influence and power. The recent memorial service for David Kiaraho highlighted these tensions, as Deputy President Kithure Kindiki faced criticism from his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua over alleged political maneuvering. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges of balancing respect for cultural traditions with the realities of political ambitions in a rapidly evolving political environment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Kenya<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged for respect and restraint during the memorial service of late MP David Kiaraho, advocating for the separation of politics from solemn occasions. His remarks followed sharp criticism from Rigathi Gachagua, who accused him of breaching cultural norms by discussing potential by-elections prematurely. 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