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In a recent address to church congregants, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua made it clear that he does not aspire to be the leading figure in the Mt. Kenya region. He emphasized his contentment with his current role as Deputy President and encouraged those interested in the position of Mt. Kenya leader to pursue it.

Gachagua asserted, “I have read the constitution, there is no provision for a kingpin. Where is the kingpin office? How much is his salary? If there are people who want that office, I am not part of it, I am Deputy President.”

He continued by pointing out the specifics of his role, saying, “My office is in Harambee House, another in Karen, and there is a salary… and a job to do. If there are people interested in that position, let them take it.”

Gachagua expressed his commitment to rallying the region behind President William Ruto, regardless of political affiliations, aiming for unity and influence in Ruto’s administration. He stated, “When I called for the unity of this region, I did not call for the unity of this region behind me, I called for the unity of this region behind President William Ruto.”

These remarks by Gachagua come in the midst of discussions about who holds the rightful position of the Mt. Kenya kingpin. Moses Kuria, the Public Service Cabinet Secretary, has also been involved in the discourse, seemingly challenging Gachagua’s stance. Kuria is scheduled to address the media on the issues affecting the Mt. Kenya region on Monday.

The Mt. Kenya region remains a focal point in Kenyan politics as various leaders vie for influence and power.

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