Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Mt. Kenya residents to stand firm behind President William Ruto, cautioning them against what he termed as “clueless politicians with no vision or development agenda.”
Speaking on Friday during the South Imenti Constituency Economic Empowerment Forum at Nkubu Stadium in Meru County, Prof. Kindiki dismissed opposition figures touring the region as busybodies intent on derailing progress.
“When they were in power, they never bothered to push for any development for our people. After losing their seats, they are now moving around lecturing us and urging us to abandon government for uncertainty and the unknown. We cannot, and we will not allow that to happen,” he said.
The Deputy President highlighted key projects already initiated in the region under the Kenya Kwanza administration, including the planned upgrading of Meru Referral Hospital to Level Six status, construction of the Sh800 million Gakoromone modern market the largest in the country and the Sh8 billion redesign of the notorious Nithi Bridge.
He also cited the completion of the long-stalled Nkubu–Uruku road, the elevation of Mitunguu National Polytechnic, and the planned Mitunguu Airport in South Imenti.
“These are tangible projects that will change lives. We are not supporting the President just for the sake of it. We have seen what he has done and what he has planned for the region. That is why we are saying he must serve for two terms,” Kindiki told the gathering.
Taking a swipe at critics questioning Ruto’s leadership, the Deputy President reminded them that past governments ignored the Nithi Bridge despite repeated tragedies.
“Now President Ruto has allocated Sh8 billion to fix the bridge, and some are telling us to vote him out. It is not possible. The President will serve two terms,” he affirmed.