‘DP Kindiki Will Go Broke’: MP Mbui Warns Over Lavish Harambee Donations
Deputy Minority Leader in the National Assembly, Robert Mbui, has raised concerns over Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s growing record of donations during public events, warning that the frequent handouts could deplete the DP’s wealth.
Speaking on Citizen TV on Tuesday morning, June 24, Mbui questioned the sustainability of Kindiki’s financial generosity during women empowerment tours and fundraising (harambee) events, where he reportedly donates Ksh2 million per function.
The Kathiani MP argued that if Kindiki were to maintain the donation pattern across all constituencies, his net worth would be significantly diminished before the end of his term.
“It is very strange because people don’t give the same amount of money during harambees, but these particular ones, every function they go to, the President’s donation is Ksh3 million while the Deputy’s is two million,” Mbui noted.
“The Deputy President has been in office for almost seven months now, and he is giving two million per constituency. If you work it out, it could total Ksh580 million. That means by the time he leaves office, he may have spent his entire life’s earnings,” he added.
Deputy President Kindiki previously declared a net worth of Ksh694 million when he appeared before the National Assembly on August 1, 2024. This marked an increase from his 2022 declaration of Ksh544 million during vetting for the Interior Cabinet Secretary role.
In defending the Ksh150 million increase in assets over two years, Kindiki attributed the gain to income from his legal practice and the settlement of a long-standing client debt.
“The increase in my net worth comes primarily from my law practice. I have not engaged in any business with the government or applied for any tenders directly or indirectly,” Kindiki said during the 2024 vetting session. “None of my wealth has come from public funds except my official salary and allowances.”
Mbui has now urged greater transparency and accountability in political fundraising, noting that President William Ruto had earlier banned harambee contributions by state officials amid rising public scrutiny.
The debate reignites public concerns over the source of political donations and their impact on perceptions of wealth, integrity, and governance.
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‘DP Kindiki Will Go Broke’: MP Mbui Warns Over Lavish Harambee Donations