A crowd that had heckled President William Ruto during his meeting in Kiambu on Wednesday was lectured by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Excitement-filled Gachagua reprimanded the hecklers, claiming that their behavior was "ODM behavior" and not that of the people of Mount Kenya.
"The people of Mount Kenya do not behave in this manner haggling in front of the king. I do not want to see ODM behavior like that again in my capacity as your leader," he declared.
According to him, they should both speak first if they disagreed with Governor Kimani Wamatangi and Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung'wa's sentiments.
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"When the Governor stands to speak, listen to what he has to say, and when Kimani Ichung'wa speaks, listen. If you disagree with what was said, keep quiet," said Gachagua.
During his tirade, Gachagua called President Ruto "our king" and claimed the mob had made him look foolish.
"This is our King, the President of Kenya. He has come to bring development to our area. You are bringing shame in front of the President of the Republic of Kenya in an area where we are honourable people," he stated
"I have been embarrassed as a leader of Mt. Kenya."
Political tensions between local leaders in Kiambu County, who were pitted against one another, overshadowed President William Ruto's development tour of Mount Kenya.
The President urged political leaders to focus on their duties as elected officials and deliver quality services to the public while he calmed the storm. Additionally, he gave the nation assurances that the economy was getting better.
"Let's calm down on political matters, particularly those of 2027. As your leader, I ask you to remain calm and patient as things progress. I want to assure you that I will hold a meeting to plan a peaceful approach to politics and end the fighting," said Ruto.
During the meeting, Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi was questioned by Thika Town MP Alice Nganga, Kiambu Woman Representative Ann Wamuratha, and Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thangwa regarding his management of county affairs.
Not to be outdone, Ruto and Gachagua urged the leaders to set aside their differences in politics and concentrate on providing services.
