Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed early political campaigns, maintaining that the Kenya Kwanza government is focused on service delivery and development rather than premature electioneering.
Speaking during an Economic Empowerment meeting at Igegania in Gatundu North on Sunday, Prof. Kindiki criticized political players pushing for 2027 succession debates, saying they are distracting the country from its urgent development agenda.
“It is wrong to drag Kenyans into unnecessary and premature political debates when there is still so much work to be done,” said Kindiki. “We will be judged on what we have done—on whether we completed development projects, created jobs, and reduced the cost of living.”
He emphasized that staying focused on development is a sign of leadership, not weakness.
“When the right time comes, we will face our opponents head-on. But for now, we are concentrating on fulfilling our promises to the people.”
Kindiki highlighted the achievements of the Kenya Kwanza administration, noting that in just over two years, significant progress has been made in agriculture, infrastructure, and economic empowerment.
He pointed to increased earnings for farmers, with coffee prices rising from Ksh 40 to over Ksh 100 per kilo—some factories even paying Ksh 140. He said tea and dairy farmers have also benefited from reforms introduced by the government.
“Our competition is not with other politicians. It is with our manifesto and the commitments we made to Kenyans.”
The Deputy President also announced that over 400 modern markets are under construction nationwide, with 29 located in Kiambu County and three in Gatundu North alone. These markets will feature cold storage, lactation rooms, children’s play areas, and ICT hubs with free internet for youth in the digital economy.
He assured that stalled infrastructure projects—including the Mau Mau roads—are being revived and will be completed ahead of the next general election.
On job creation, Kindiki said the government’s Affordable Housing Program has already created over 250,000 jobs, including in Kiambu.
“We are here to support boda boda riders, mama mboga, and small traders. Through empowerment, they can grow their income and live better lives.”
