Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has firmly condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's remarks suggesting potential violence in the 2027 elections, assuring Kenyans that the government will ensure peace and stability. Kindiki, in a statement on X, emphasized that Kenya will not return to the political violence of the past and that leaders using fear and divisive tactics will not be tolerated. He highlighted the painful lessons learned from the 2007/2008 post-election violence, vowing it would not be repeated.

Kindiki stressed that political discourse should focus on development agendas rather than divisive rhetoric, promoting leadership contests based on ideas to transform the country. Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen also condemned Gachagua’s statements, suggesting such utterances could disqualify him from holding public office. Murkomen assured that the administration would not tolerate any incitement to violence and called on security agencies to take immediate action against those planning or inciting violence, regardless of political affiliation.

Speaking in Teso North, Busia County, Kindiki urged Kenyans to reject voices predicting violence in the 2027 General Election. He reassured the public that the government will not allow any violence before, during, or after the elections. Kindiki directly criticized Gachagua’s warnings about potential post-election violence surpassing the 2007/08 crisis if the elections are rigged, calling such prophecies unpatriotic and politically immature.

Kindiki affirmed the government's commitment to delivering on its promises and cited progress in stabilizing the economy. Murkomen described Gachagua’s remarks as dangerous and deeply irresponsible, emphasizing that the country would not revisit its dark history. Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, representing a region heavily impacted in 2007, condemned Gachagua’s statements as reckless and unacceptable. Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga cautioned against incitement, asserting that Kenyans have grown wiser and will not engage in tribal conflict for power brokers.