Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called out the opposition for failing to offer practical solutions to the pressing challenges facing Kenyans, insisting that leaders must go beyond highlighting problems and focus on addressing them.
Speaking during a gathering with Community Health Promoters (CHPs) in Embu County, the Deputy President underscored the importance of leadership that listens to citizens and provides actionable remedies to the issues they face daily.
He noted that unemployment remains one of the country’s most urgent challenges. However, he criticized some leaders for merely repeating that concern without presenting workable plans to create jobs and stimulate economic opportunities. According to him, Kenyans expect more than rhetoric—they need concrete measures that can be implemented to improve livelihoods.
“Many young people in Kenya are unemployed, yet some leaders only state that fact without suggesting what can be done to reduce unemployment and create more opportunities. Citizens are crying out about lack of jobs, and leaders should be offering solutions instead of repeating the same concern,” he said.
Kindiki emphasized that leadership is not just about echoing grievances but about offering a way forward. He explained that effective governance requires urgency, since every tenure in office is limited, and leaders should make the most of their time in service to citizens.
“I know that I will not be in this office forever. Every day when I wake up, I ask myself: what can I do so that the road the people of Embu have pursued for so long is finally completed?” he remarked, underscoring the need for speed and commitment in implementing development projects.
The Deputy President also lauded the role of Community Health Promoters in strengthening the healthcare system. He noted that their efforts have been central in promoting early disease detection and boosting registration under the Social Health Authority (SHA).
Currently, more than 26 million Kenyans have registered with SHA, and projections indicate the number will reach 30 million by December. Kindiki praised CHPs as “heroes of SHA” and assured them of improved working conditions to enable them to continue serving communities effectively.
His remarks come at a time when unemployment and stalled development remain key issues in the national debate, with the government pledging to accelerate reforms and deliver essential infrastructure
