Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has sent a powerful message to the people of Machakos County: the era of empty political talk is over — it’s time to focus on meaningful development.
During his recent visit to Kangundo and Masinga, Kindiki emphasized the government’s commitment to transforming lives through real action, not just promises.
He reminded residents that when President William Ruto’s administration came into office, Kenya was still reeling from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which had battered the economy and weakened the shilling to historic lows.
With inflation and the cost of living pushing many to the brink, the country needed leadership that delivers — not slogans and blame games.
Kindiki criticized former leaders who held high office but failed to leave a lasting impact. He said leadership should be about humility, results, and service to the people, not pride or political gamesmanship.
“When we took office, the country was already hurting — the economy was bleeding, the shilling had hit historic lows, and wananchi were struggling,” Kindiki said. “We didn’t come to lament. We came to fix things.”
He noted that Kenya belongs to all its citizens, not a privileged few, and leaders must rise above personal ambition to address the everyday struggles of ordinary Kenyans.
In Kangundo, the Deputy President announced a number of development projects already underway. He highlighted a government allocation of Ksh 136 million meant to connect hundreds of households to the electricity grid, and the upcoming construction of a key 13-kilometer road linking Kangundo Town to Mwala, scheduled to begin on June 27 and funded at Ksh 800 million.
He spoke passionately about the government’s fertilizer subsidy program that has drastically reduced the cost per bag from Ksh 7,000 to Ksh 2,500, providing much-needed relief to farmers and helping them increase food production and income.
Kindiki also touched on broader national initiatives, including support for small business owners. He outlined plans to build 400 modern markets across the country and provide assistance to micro-businesses in every ward, part of a broader agenda to spur economic growth and job creation from the grassroots level.
In urging young people to embrace digital opportunities such as e-commerce and online work, he cautioned political leaders against exploiting the youth for their own interests.
He stressed the importance of building a future where young people are empowered through skills and opportunities, not used as tools for protest or division.
The Deputy President also highlighted his own performance while serving as Interior Cabinet Secretary, where he played a key role in restoring security in volatile regions like Lamu and the North Rift, and improving passport service delivery.
His remarks were echoed by a group of Senators, MPs, and MCAs from the region, led by Mwala MP Vincent Musyoka.
The leaders warned local residents against being used to fuel political unrest, urging them instead to support the government’s development agenda for lasting progress.
In closing, Kindiki affirmed that the current administration would be judged not by its speeches, but by its actions. He reiterated that Kenya’s future lies in leaders who deliver results and uplift the lives of their people.
