Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed that the Kenya Kwanza government remains steadfast in delivering on its development agenda, dismissing early 2027 election campaigns as a distraction from service delivery.
Speaking during a public engagement in Kigumo, Murang’a County, Kindiki said the administration, under President William Ruto, is focused on economic transformation, improving livelihoods, and ensuring public servants remain accountable to the people.
“All of us are focused on our jobs because we have a lot of work to do in delivering our promises,” said Kindiki. “We are preparing for a test in 2027 which we will be ready to face, but for now, it is time to work.”
The DP highlighted agriculture as a key pillar in the Kenya Kwanza economic blueprint—particularly for Central Kenya residents who depend heavily on tea, coffee, and dairy farming.
“This year, we have paid the highest price for coffee in over 35 years. Tea and dairy earnings have also steadily risen over the last two years. This is the BETA transformation we promised,” he said.
Kindiki said the government was intentionally investing in small-scale traders by building infrastructure, such as modern markets, to improve business conditions and income for ordinary Kenyans.
“We are constructing 15 modern markets in Murang’a, and 12 more are in the pipeline. These projects are meant to dignify working spaces for mama mboga and small traders,” he said.
“Our greatest joy is to see farmers, traders, boda boda riders, and fishermen smiling all the way to the bank.”
The Deputy President issued a stern warning to lax public officials, saying the administration will not tolerate excuses or inefficiency.
“Everyone assigned a job must work hard. We cannot entertain laziness and lame excuses. We have no choice but to deliver to the people.”
He called on elected leaders to serve with humility and solutions-oriented leadership, cautioning against public lamentations.
“We are lucky to have been chosen by the people. You cannot keep complaining yet you are expected to offer solutions. Leaders must serve humbly.”
On security and societal well-being, Kindiki reiterated the government’s zero-tolerance policy on illicit alcohol and drug trade, calling such activities enemies of national progress.
“Anyone engaged in selling illicit brews or drugs is an enemy of our youth, our families, and our future. We will deal with them without compromise.”
He also dismissed claims that the government only engages the common mwananchi during elections, emphasizing that empowering small traders and hustlers is a long-term agenda.
“We will not wait for elections to give freebies. We are empowering mama mboga, boda boda, and small traders now—so they can grow their businesses and improve their lives.”
