A political division has surfaced in Kenya's Mount Kenya area, pitting former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against the current Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, as of May 26th, 2025. Gachagua has voiced concerns, alleging that regional leaders who are in support of Kindiki are betraying their community. He has called on constituents to actively boycott artists who are associated with Kindiki.

In response to these accusations, Kindiki has openly criticized Gachagua's tactics, which he views as creating division. Instead, Kindiki stressed the critical need for unity and a political approach firmly focused on development.