Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on Kenyan leaders to put aside divisive politics and instead support government efforts aimed at delivering tangible results for the people. Speaking in Kangundo, Machakos County, Kindiki emphasized that the Kenya Kwanza administration is focused on reviving the economy and improving lives through real action, not empty promises.
He reminded the public that when President William Ruto assumed office, the country was still reeling from the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Kenyan shilling had weakened significantly, peaking at Ksh 167 against the dollar, while the cost of living soared — sparking nationwide protests. Despite these challenges, Kindiki said the government remains committed to reversing the damage and rebuilding the economy.
Kindiki criticized former leaders who, despite holding powerful positions, failed to implement meaningful development. He stressed that Kenya belongs to all its citizens and not to a few elites, calling for humility and servant leadership. “True leadership,” he noted, “is about action and service, not arrogance and rhetoric.”
Highlighting his track record as Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kindiki pointed to improved security in volatile regions such as Lamu and the North Rift, as well as enhanced efficiency in passport processing services.
In Kangundo, he announced a Ksh 136 million allocation to connect over 600 households to electricity and revealed that construction of the 13-kilometer Kangundo-Mwala road would commence on June 27, funded at Ksh 800 million. The project aims to boost trade and improve transport.
He also praised the government’s fertilizer subsidy program, which has seen prices drop from Ksh 7,000 to Ksh 2,500 per bag, aiding maize, coffee, and sugarcane farmers to boost yields and incomes.
To support small businesses, Kindiki said the government plans to build 400 modern markets across the country and assist 70 micro-businesses in every ward. He further encouraged youth to explore digital ventures like e-commerce and warned leaders against using them for political gain.
Local leaders, including Mwala MP Vincent Musyoka, echoed Kindiki’s sentiments, urging Kamba residents to resist attempts to politicize government projects.
Kindiki concluded by stating that the administration’s legacy will be defined by its results, not rhetoric.
