Mt Kenya UDA Youth League Declares Kindiki Regional Spokesperson

Speaking during a press briefing on 6th December 2025 in Embu town, the youth said the outcome of the just-concluded Mbeere North by-election had clearly demonstrated the region’s political direction. They argued that the constituency’s choice was “a direct endorsement” of Prof. Kindiki’s leadership in the region .

They pointed to the victory of Leonard Wa Muthende, the candidate supported by DP Kindiki, who won against Newton Kariuki Ndwiga, backed by Gachagua describing the results as a decisive statement delivered vote by vote.

“This was not just a by-election.It was a referendum on who Mt. Kenya trusts to steer its political future.The people spoke loudly, and they chose Prof. Kithure Kindiki,"Peterson Merichi the chairman of the youth league said.

The leaders dismissed Gachagua’s  regional mobilization, accusing him of creating unnecessary division. “Any individual posturing and masquerading as the Mt. Kenya kingpin without the people’s mandate is misleading the public,”he said.

They emphasized that Mt. Kenya’s stability depends on respecting the will expressed at the ballot.

They further praised the UDA’s overall performance in the recent by-elections, noting that the party secured 12 out of 24 seats nationally saying the victory  reaffirmed UDA’s dominance.

The youth leaders also applauded Prof. Kindiki for what they described as decisive and unifying leadership. “He has proven himself a stabilizer and the principal leader of the region. The people have endorsed him, and we stand firmly behind him,” he stated.

They called on local leaders and residents to set aside “political factionalism” and rally behind the region’s collective agenda calling out those who secured their win through UDA banner in the last election but they were now advancing other parties' agenda.

The youth said they will rally behind DP Kindiki, a move they noted  will be positioning Mt Kenya in the forefront of the 2032 succession politics saying Mt Kenya region cannot afford to segregate itself.

“Tough statements must be made. Those advancing opposition agendas under UDA colours must return home, recommit, or honorably resign,” Kinyua said.

Samuel Kinyua, another youth leader urged young people across the Mt. Kenya counties to join the party’s youth wing, take up leadership roles, and help build a policy-driven, future-oriented movement.