Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has once again drawn attention after being spotted on phone with his boss, President William Ruto, just hours after the commander in chief delivered a strong address at the 7th AU C-10 Summit in New York.
The moment, captured and shared online by Kindiki’s blogger Peter Mwangi, has sparked fresh debate about the DP’s role and closeness to the president.
Photos of the call, already circulating widely, can be seen here. They show the second in command deep in conversation, reportedly debriefing on Ruto’s New York outing where the president spoke strongly about Africa’s place in global decision-making.
Analysts say the timing of the phone call was significant. With political eyes fixed on international engagements, Kindiki’s visibility back home is seen as a way of showing loyalty and keeping communication channels with the commander in chief wide open. This comes at a time when political realignments continue to shape conversations about 2027.
Observers believe Kindiki’s decision to allow photos of the call to be publicized was deliberate, projecting unity at a moment when rival camps are quietly testing the ground. By being seen consulting with the head of state, the DP reinforces his image as Ruto’s trusted deputy.
Supporters online welcomed the gesture, interpreting it as evidence that the top two leaders remain firmly aligned. Others, however, argued that the optics were meant to counter speculation about cracks within Kenya Kwanza ranks, especially as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua works to revive his own networks.
The photos have already generated strong engagement on social media, with Kenyans dissecting every detail, from Kindiki’s body language to the significance of his immediate contact with Ruto after the global stage address.
Whether symbolic or strategic, the call served its purpose, signaling coordination and unity at the top even as the country grapples with economic challenges and shifting political loyalties.
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