Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has taken aim at his successor, Kithure Kindiki, cautioning the deputy president against issuing him threats.

Speaking in the USA on Sunday, August 10, 2025, the DCP party leader urged Kindiki to focus on taking action rather than making statements.

“I have seen that person called Soprano issuing a lot of threats every day. Oh, mimi ni fire, mimi ni noma. I want to tell him to take time and read Wole Soyinka. In one of his greatest works, he says a tiger does not declare its tigritude, it pounces. So if you are what you say you are, act; don’t keep on threatening,” he told the DP.

Gachagua vowed to continue pushing for better, more responsive governance without backing down.

“A tiger pounces, so please spare those threats to other characters. Riggy G is beyond threats, and you know it. We must speak for the people of Kenya because if we don’t, there will be no country. I cannot be intimidated; the Gen Zs cannot be intimidated. We will speak for the people of Kenya until we get this regime out and get one that is responsive to the needs of the people of Kenya and respects human rights,” he said.

Gachagua made his remarks a day after Kindiki joined the chorus of calls for his arrest, describing the former deputy president as reckless for threatening national security with unsubstantiated claims.

On Saturday, August 9, 2025, during the Keiyo South Constituency Economic Empowerment Engagement in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Kindiki criticized leaders who make unverified claims about security matters.

“If their agenda is insults, let them continue with insults, but they should not use that space to compromise national security,” Kindiki said. He emphasized that Kenya has endured years of terrorism, cattle rustling, and other serious crimes, and such matters should never be turned into political games.

Kindiki’s remarks came in response to Gachagua’s recent claims, made in America, that President William Ruto met with al-Shabaab leaders during a visit to Mandera County.

DP Kindiki insisted that anyone claiming to have information about terrorists or dangerous criminals must be held accountable and required to record a statement with the relevant authorities.

“They must help us investigate and protect Kenya. Otherwise, they should face legal action,” he warned.