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Kindiki said the current administration itself came into office through a lawful and constitutional electoral process, despite opposition from rivals at the time.
His swearing-in comes months after the seat fell vacant following the death of former MP Johana Ng’eno.
Speaking during a public engagement in Kisii on Monday, Kindiki said the government’s investments in roads, affordable housing, electricity connectivity, healthcare, education and agriculture had already earned public confidence across the country.
The former President pointed to fuel prices and the resulting transport costs as some of the biggest contributors to the burden facing low-income earners.
Methu takes over from Hezron Obaga, who had been serving as the party’s Secretary General.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, the senator claimed some leaders were deliberately promoting narratives around electoral manipulation and ethnic divisions to create fear among voters and weaken public confidence in the electoral process.
The push emerged during a high-level meeting in Naivasha attended by Moses Wetang'ula, Wycliffe Oparanya, governors and more than 28 Members of Parliament drawn from the Western Kenya Parliamentary Caucus.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Alai said many party members felt abandoned after the loss of the longtime ODM leader Raila Odinga, who he described as the political force that held together diverse communities and interests within the party.
The Governor also raised questions about how some public projects are announced during official events, saying there are cases where projects declared in public do not match what is actually funded in the budget
The Deputy President noted that prior internal meetings had been held with Cabinet Secretaries before broader engagements with stakeholders took place.
Malala said the current political cycle marks the final phase in which leaders linked to KANU should still be at the centre of national decision-making. He maintained that by 2032, such leaders should have already stepped back from frontline politics to allow fresh leadership to emerge.
Malala also pointed to what he described as a wide gap between the landed cost of fuel and retail prices, saying taxation was driving up costs at the pump.
The Homa Bay Governor said she initially remained silent because she believes not every disagreement must be turned into a public exchange, but added that some moments go beyond politics and require reflection because of their wider meaning.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki called for unity and solution-focused leadership during a title deeds issuance event in Mombasa, praising efforts to resolve historical land disputes, absentee landlord cases, and identity card vetting reforms for the Coast.
Speaking in Mombasa during the issuance of title deeds to coastal residents, Nassir said the cooperation between the two political formations was aimed at addressing historical land injustices and delivering practical solutions to wananchi.
Behind the official explanations, political observers say the developments point to deeper disagreements within the opposition camp, with competing interests and unclear coordination now shaping major joint activities.
Beyond the economic debate, the former Interior boss also turned attention to security, saying the situation in different parts of the country is getting worse and needs urgent attention from authorities.
The Siaya Governor said security for state officers is not a privilege but a legal entitlement meant to guarantee safety and uninterrupted public service.
Speaking during a memorial gathering for the daughter of former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi in Nairobi, he said political competition should never override the need to preserve national unity and stability.
The announcement comes as preparations for the by-election gain momentum following the death of Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho on March 29, 2026.
The MPs defended transport operators who withdrew services on May 18, 2026, saying they were exercising their constitutional right to protest over rising fuel prices.
Oburu said members opposing the party’s official direction risk losing influence, cautioning that those who leave the party or rebel against its leadership would not automatically regain senior positions if readmitted.
Political observers say the split within opposition ranks could end up dispersing votes, a scenario that may work in favour of President William Ruto and his United Democratic Alliance party, which has recently recorded a string of by-election wins across the country.
At the same event, leaders associated with the Linda Mwananchi bloc, including ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, expressed openness to working with the wider opposition grouping.
Winnie further drew a clear line on the role of the National Treasury, insisting that it must remain insulated from political confrontation.
MCC added that its decision was grounded in constitutional rights, pointing to Article 38 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, which guarantees freedom of political association and participation in democratic processes.
Keter secured 18,266 votes to emerge winner in the race, defeating his closest rival Vincent Rotich of the Democracy for Citizens Party who garnered 10,760 votes
The Ol Kalou parliamentary seat became vacant following the death of former MP David Njuguna Kiaraho on March 29, 2026, setting the stage for a by-election scheduled for July. Kiaraho had been elected on a UDA ticket during the 2022 General Election before his passing.
A new TIFA Research poll released May 14, 2026 finds Kalonzo Musyoka–Edwin Sifuna as the top preferred opposition presidential pairing overall, while Kalonzo–Fred Matiang’i edges among opposition supporters, with many undecided.
TIFA said the findings suggest that “Kindiki is viewed as the most politically acceptable deputy option,” adding that voters appeared to favour “continuity and stability within Ruto’s political camp heading into 2027.”