Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a strong warning against political leaders who incite the public without offering practical solutions to the country’s challenges. Speaking during a funeral service in Elburgon, Molo, Kindiki emphasized that the core responsibility of leadership is to provide solutions, not sow division.
“The work of leaders is to find solutions to problems affecting the people not to move around inciting members of the public and offering zero solutions,” he stated.
Kindiki criticized what he termed as “old-fashioned politics” rooted in incitement and division, warning that such tactics have previously led Kenya down a dangerous path. He reminded Kenyans of the painful history of political violence and urged them to resist leaders who promote hate and disunity.
“There’s nothing wrong with politics and differing opinions. But incitement and division must be condemned. We have seen where such politics have led us before—violence, pain, and setbacks,” he said.
He cautioned against the formation of political parties based on ethnicity or religion, arguing that such moves undermine national unity and democratic maturity. According to Kindiki, the future of Kenyan democracy lies in inclusive politics focused on development and dialogue, not tribal allegiances.
“Our democracy must mature. Forming political parties is not a problem, but when parties are claimed to belong to specific communities or religions, it promotes division,” he warned.
Kindiki hailed the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) as a party rooted in economic transformation. He said UDA’s bottom-up economic model is aimed at empowering ordinary citizens and driving the country toward sustainable development.
He further challenged other political parties to present their development blueprints and contribute meaningfully to the national dialogue.
“The other 91 political parties have the duty to put forward their policy propositions to facilitate a healthy national discourse on Kenya’s future. Political formations based on hate and ethnic chauvinism derail our path to prosperity,” he concluded.
Kindiki’s remarks serve as a call for unity and issue-based politics as Kenya continues its journey toward democratic and economic advancement.
