Molo MP Kimani Kuria and Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi
Molo MP Kimani Kuria has said the position of deputy president should remain with the current officeholder, Kithure Kindiki, amid ongoing political cooperation between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the ruling party.
His remarks come as ODM leaders signal that the party is seeking a larger stake in government under the broad-based political arrangement.
Speaking earlier, Siaya Senator and ODM party leader Oburu Odinga said the party would push firmly for key positions as part of negotiations.
“We are going to negotiate hard. We will not leave anything out, including the question of the deputy presidency,” Oburu said, adding that the party’s focus was securing political power for its supporters.
“Whether it’s disturbing some people or catching others on the wrong side, that is not our worry. Ours is to worry about our people and our party. We want in future to be in power.”
However, speaking on Friday during the commissioning of development projects at St Joseph’s Comprehensive School in Molo Ward, Kuria said the deputy president’s position was not open to political bargaining.
“Our CS, we are sending you to our brothers in ODM. We have welcomed you to our home, given you the Ministry of Finance and Energy, and given you Attorney General. Now that you have accessed our sitting room, now you want to get to the bedroom in the name of now wanting to have the deputy president position in 2027,” Kuria said.
“The DP seat, kindly, is for Prof Kithure Kindiki. Please ask for something else because the DP post is for Kindiki.”
The remarks were made during the commissioning of development projects in Molo, including solar-powered boreholes to boost access to clean water, the handover of a three-classroom block constructed by the Kenya Pipeline Company Foundation, and the flagging off of electricity poles and transformers to power homes and businesses.
Wandayi presided over the event, which was also attended by Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, Deputy Governor David Kones and other local leaders.
Despite the political undertones, Kuria emphasised unity in service delivery.
“We are committed to working with all leaders across the board to bring development to our people of Molo,” he said.
His remarks add to the growing political debate over ODM’s role in government and succession politics as the country gradually shifts focus toward the 2027 General Election.