Speaking amid increasing political debate over the 2027 General Election, Arati argued that the country's political landscape has changed significantly and that Kindiki's future within UDA may no longer be guaranteed.
According to the governor, recent political developments have created uncertainty around the Deputy President's position within the ruling coalition.
Running Mate Debate Intensifies
Arati's remarks come as speculation continues over President William Ruto's choice of running mate for the 2027 election.
Political analysts have increasingly focused on the Mt. Kenya region, where questions have emerged about whether Kindiki has consolidated enough political support to strengthen Ruto's re-election strategy.
Although President Ruto has not announced any changes to his ticket, the issue has become one of the most discussed topics in national politics.
ODM-UDA Cooperation Under Spotlight
The governor's comments are expected to trigger fresh discussion about the evolving relationship between ODM and the Kenya Kwanza administration.
ODM leaders have recently increased calls for a greater role within the broad-based government, including demands that the party should produce the deputy president if it supports Ruto's re-election bid.
Arati's statement adds another dimension to the ongoing political realignments as parties and leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Neither Deputy President Kithure Kindiki nor the UDA party had publicly responded to Arati's remarks at the time of publication.
