Speaking during a public event on Saturday, Kindiki urged his supporters to ignore political rumours and what he described as unnecessary noise surrounding his office.
He maintained that his team understands the political landscape and would only respond at the appropriate time.
The Deputy President appeared confident and calm as he addressed the issue, telling wananchi not to be distracted by ongoing political debates.
According to him, leadership is not about reacting to every statement made in the political arena but knowing when to act and when to remain silent.
“We understand politics very well, and we speak when the time is right,” he said, adding that his focus remains on service delivery and supporting President William Ruto’s development agenda.
His remarks come at a time when ODM leaders have been openly pushing for a larger share in any future political arrangement, especially if cooperation with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) continues.
During a recent delegates’ meeting in Mombasa, ODM leaders stated that the party intends to compete strongly for the deputy president position in the next election cycle.
They argued that the party enjoys wide national support and therefore deserves a senior position in government as part of what they called its fair political share.
ODM leaders have also been calling for a strategic shift from long-term opposition politics to active participation in government.
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga recently said the party has spent many years outside power and must now focus on forming or joining the next government in 2027.
She encouraged party leadership to engage in discussions with like-minded political groups, including those currently in power, to build a strong coalition ahead of the elections.
The growing confidence within ODM has, however, triggered a strong reaction from leaders allied to Kindiki, particularly from the Mt Kenya region, where the deputy president enjoys significant political backing.
Several leaders from the region have insisted that the DP position remains a non-negotiable matter and should remain under their political influence.
Maragua MP Mary Wamaua defended Kindiki’s position, saying the region must protect the seat, which she described as key to maintaining its voice within government.
She warned against any attempts to weaken the region’s bargaining power by allowing the position to shift to another political camp.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku also weighed in on the matter, stating that Kindiki is the current Deputy President and should be allowed to serve without political interference.
He expressed confidence that Kindiki would remain in the position beyond the next election cycle.
Other leaders echoed similar sentiments, arguing that ODM does not currently have the political numbers needed to demand such a high-ranking position.
They advised the party to focus on strengthening its support base rather than making early power-sharing demands.
The back-and-forth exchanges have exposed emerging tensions within the broad-based political cooperation that has recently been taking shape between different parties.
While leaders on both sides continue to speak about unity and cooperation, the debate over the deputy president position has revealed clear limits to how far such partnerships can go.
For leaders in the Mt Kenya region, the DP seat is seen not just as a political office but as a symbol of the region’s influence within the national leadership structure. Any attempt to negotiate it away is likely to face strong resistance.
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