DP to Embu leaders: Reject politics of incitement, violence

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned Embu leaders to shun the politics of incitement and violence.

Speaking on Friday, Kindiki said this is a dangerous path to take, adding that it is also unlike the people of Embu County.

He insisted that he has always used the Embu route since he was in High School and has never seen such a behavior.

He urged the leaders to stop that.

“We have started a culture that is not good, we have started shouting at each other, incitement and violence and it’s a very dangerous culture and it is not our culture. I know because I'm from that area.

“I have passed through Embu town since I was a boy and I have never seen that road blocked with stones and children of Embu throwing stones to destroy shops of people who have built their investments and are employing a few of our youths. I have never seen anything like that all the years I have passed through Embu town. Unless you want us to continue that way, I plead with us to stop that behavior,” Kindiki said.

He spoke during a meeting with leaders and opinion shapers from Embu County, at his official residence in Karen, Nairobi.

His remarks come a few weeks after protests rocked Embu town, as residents called for the release of Billy Mwangi who was allegedly abducted.

The 24-year-old was forcefully taken from a barber shop in Embu on Saturday, December 21, 2024. The residents burnt tyres, blocked roads and damaged property in the town.

Kindiki insisted that the people must not be dragged into political fights, adding that those focused on politics should wait for the right time.

He said that he would gladly engage them when the time comes.

“When the time comes for mobilisation and we put on party uniforms, we will come and camp there, talk to the people and plead our case,” the Deputy President said.