I Have Become Lonely- Ruto Appeals To Kindiki In Swipe At Gachagua
The Head of State, in his remarks, addressed Kindiki directly, and fired a salvo at Gachagua, urging the former to use his intellectual capability and eloquence to rise to the occasion.
Viral Tea Ke Writer 
President William Ruto on Friday, November 1 urged his newly sworn-in deputy, Kithure Kindiki, to come through for him in times of need, in remarks which were viewed as a thinly-veiled attack on his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, who was removed from office through impeachment by Parliament.
Speaking passionately during the swearing-in ceremony of Kindiki at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Ruto lamented that he felt like a “lonely voice” within the Executive, lacking support to effectively communicate his administration’s programs.
The Head of State, in his remarks, addressed Kindiki directly, and fired a salvo at Gachagua, urging the former to use his intellectual capability and eloquence to rise to the occasion.
President William Ruto shakes hands with his deputy, Kithure Kindiki at KICC, Nairobi on November 1, 2024. /PCS
"My brother, I need your voice and intellect to help me profile the things we are doing," he pleaded for Kindiki's aid.
"I have become a lonely voice in the presidency. You are eloquent and intelligent, I’m confident you will do that which I have missed for the last two years."
In a personal appeal to Kindiki, Ruto expressed confidence in his new deputy's ability to fulfil a role he felt was previously unmet. Nicknaming him 'Abra K', President Ruto called on Kindiki to "serve the nation without bias or favouritism, so the people of Kenya see that we are united as one country, one people, bound by our constitutional duty."
"This moment calls for an individual who takes pride in a job well done, is selfless enough to reach out and mobilize the entirety of government towards delivering for Kenya and committed enough to serve professionally with loyalty and integrity," the President went on, apparently drawing comparisons between the work ethics of Kindiki and Gachagua.
Explaining his choice of Kindiki as DP, Ruto noted that Kindiki had shown great professionalism in his previous roles as Interior CS, former Tharaka Nithi Senator and Senate Majority Leader, adding that Kindiki's leadership skills will be integral in assisting his administration to implement the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
"I can confirm that in all these roles, he has demonstrated exceptional dedication, high competence and professionalism and consistently delivered results beyond expectations," the president said.
"He is a highly qualified and outstanding scholar whose career has been defined by exemplary achievement which demonstrates his vision for positive change and commitment to high standards of efficiency."
The president acknowledged that the Deputy Presidency ought to unite all Kenyans and not serve one's selfish interests, a clear swipe at Gachagua who was a constant advocate for the Mt Kenya region.
"At this stage of the implementation cycle of our Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda, the people require a patriotic public servant and a consummate champion of our constitutional dispensation," he explained.
"He (Kindiki) has told me he is ready and I know he is willing to serve as my deputy. We're not here to serve ourselves, or our families or our regions, or communities, we're here to serve the people of Kenya."
This marked the first time President Ruto hinted at what triggered the fallout with his deputy, since the political onslaught that culminated in the impeachment of Gachagua by Parliament.
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