Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Mt Kenya leaders to unite and refrain from engaging in divisive succession politics.

Speaking on Friday in Kirinyaga during the commissioning of machinery at Joy Millers Ltd, Gachagua said discussions regarding succession should be avoided as they are not healthy.

He said he will not allow such divisions to occur, expressing his determination to prevent any attempts to divide Mt Kenya based on counties and that those advocating succession politics at the county level are essentially attempting to divide the Kikuyu community.

“Those scheming to divide the region should know that the people of Mt Kenya are intelligent and aware of what is happening. Those seeking to divide us are enemies of the region. We will remain loyal to President William Ruto and in the same spirit support UDA Party,” the DP added.

Leaders accompanying DP Gachagua included Governor Anne Waiguru, Woman Rep Jane Njeri, Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango, and MPs Githinji Gichimu (Gichugu), George Kariuki (Ndia) and Eric Wamumbi (Mathira).