Kuria made it clear that the deputy presidency is not up for discussion in the ongoing cooperation between the two sides.
His remarks come at a time when ODM leaders have openly stated that they are seeking a bigger share of government under the broad-based political arrangement.
Earlier, Siaya Senator and ODM party leader Oburu Odinga said his party would push strongly for influential positions during negotiations.
According to Oburu, ODM’s main focus is to secure political power and meaningful representation for its supporters.
“We are going to negotiate hard. We will not leave anything out, including the question of the deputy presidency,” Oburu said, adding that the party is determined to strengthen its presence in government.
However, Kuria responded firmly to those remarks, stating that the deputy president’s seat belongs to Kindiki and should not be part of any bargaining.
“The DP seat, kindly, is for Prof Kithure Kindiki. Please ask for something else because the DP post is for Kindiki,” he said.
The Molo MP argued that while cooperation between political parties is welcome, certain positions should not be treated as negotiable.
In his view, Kindiki was lawfully elected and is serving in the role, and therefore the matter should not arise in discussions.
ODM leaders have defended their position, saying their push for key posts is about ensuring their supporters are not left out of government.
Oburu insisted that the party’s priority is to look after its people and its future political interests.
“Whether it's disturbing some people or catching others on the wrong side, that is not our worry.
Ours is to worry about our people and our party. We want in future to be in power,” he said.
The exchange highlights growing political tension as parties reposition themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.
While the broad-based arrangement has been presented as a move toward national unity, internal competition for influence remains visible.
Political analysts say such negotiations are common in coalition-style governments, where parties seek to secure roles that reflect their strength and support base.
However, Kuria’s strong statement suggests that leaders allied to the ruling side are keen to protect what they consider settled positions.