
Kithure Kindiki criticized Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, claiming his political approach is an embarrassment to the Mt. Kenya region. Kindiki questioned Gachagua's intellectual capacity and understanding of Kenya's constitution, suggesting that his strengths lie in insults and division. This exchange intensified following Gachagua's previous comments, highlighting a growing rift between the two leaders.
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