Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has fired back at critics who accuse him of lacking a strong personality, insisting that his role is to support, not compete with, President William Ruto.
Kindiki has often been compared to his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua, who was more vocal and assertive while in office. However, the deputy president dismissed those comparisons, saying his critics are attempting to drive a wedge between him and Ruto.
He added he has no intention of competing with his boss, and will continue performing his job as a loyal principal assistant. He pointed to history, arguing that Kenya's past presidents rose to power by remaining loyal deputies. "Mzee Moi was loyal to Mzee Kenyatta, Kibaki was loyal to Moi.
In 2007, Uhuru Kenyatta stood with Kibaki and said 'yes sir', didn't God bless him?" he posed. "For ten years, President Ruto said 'Yes sir' to President Uhuru Kenyatta.
