Kindiki takes swipe at Gachagua in Meru, says ‘one-term’ slogans won’t derail govt

Speaking in Meru County on Sunday, shortly after attending the induction of Bishop David Mwiti, the new Bishop of Kaaga Synod of the Methodist Church in Kenya, Kindiki urged residents to reject “kiherehere”, noise and unrest, saying visitors should come to the county with discipline.

“Wageni wanakaribishwa Meru lakini wakuje na nidhamu… fujo na fitina. Wasipoacha fitina tutawashughulikia vibaya sana. Watu wa Meru ni wastaarabu, hatupendi fujo na kelele,” he said.

Kindiki also took a swipe at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of disrespecting leaders and failing to deliver development for the region while in office.

“Lazima uheshimu watu wa Meru, lazima uheshimu viongozi. Hakuna kitu ulileta hapa in terms of development… unakuja hapa na kiherehere ya one term kudanganya watu,” he said.

He further alleged that Gachagua, who he said served one term as an MP after previously working as a district officer, was given the deputy president’s job but later fought the President and sabotaged government programmes.

“Wewe Rigathi ulikuwa tu DO na MP one term, na ulipopewa kazi ya naibu rais ukaiharibu kwa kupigana na rais na kusabotage maendeleo ya serikali. Hatutakubali uharibu nchi yetu kwa kuchochea watu,” he said.

In another statement, Kindiki said the government had a “solid plan” and challenged critics to list projects they lobbied for Meru County, the Mt Kenya region and Kenya when they were in office.

“The difference between us and those characters roaming around inciting the people is like day and night. We have a solid plan… We dare them to table the projects they lobbied for Meru County, Mt Kenya Region and Kenya at large when they were in office,” he said.