"My Seat Is Not for Sale!” Kindiki Fires Back at ODM Over Power Claims

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has firmly dismissed claims that his position is up for negotiation, warning the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) against issuing what he described as political threats disguised as coalition bargaining.

Kindiki said leadership positions in government are earned through constitutional processes, not public pressure or political pronouncements.

His remarks come in response to statements by ODM deputy party leader Oburu Odinga, who claimed that ODM was eyeing Kindiki’s docket as part of broader power sharing discussions within the political landscape.

Oburu’s comments sparked immediate backlash from leaders aligned with the government, who accused the opposition of attempting to intimidate sitting Cabinet members.

Speaking during a public forum, Kindiki made it clear that his office is not for sale or subject to political auctioneering.

He insisted that threats, speculation, or public declarations would not force him out of office, adding that his focus remains on delivering security reforms and protecting citizens rather than engaging in political theatrics.

I was appointed under the Constitution and I serve the people of Kenya. My seat is not something to be traded or demanded through threats,” Kindiki stated, drawing applause from supporters.

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• "My Seat Is Not for Sale!” Kindiki Fires Back at ODM Over Power Claims

The Interior CS further urged opposition leaders to abandon what he termed as intimidation politics and instead focus on articulating clear policy alternatives to Kenyans.

He argued that leadership should be contested through ideas, development agendas, and service delivery not through public ultimatums.

Several leaders allied to the government echoed Kindiki’s sentiments, calling on the opposition to sell their policies rather than engage in personal attacks or power demands.

They warned that political blackmail could destabilize governance and distract from urgent national priorities such as security, economic recovery, and public service reforms.

On its part, ODM has maintained that its remarks were part of legitimate political discourse within a multiparty democracy.

Party leaders argue that coalition politics naturally involve negotiations over influence and representation, though they stopped short of directly threatening the Cabinet Secretary.

The exchange highlights rising political temperatures as parties begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.

For now, Kindiki appears unmoved, signaling that he intends to stay put and daring his critics to challenge him through constitutional and democratic means rather than rhetoric.