Deputy President Kithure Kindiki toured development projects in Kiambu County.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki cites roads, markets, teacher recruitment and housing projects as grounds for seeking another term.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says the government has exceeded development expectations while implementing the Kenya Kwanza manifesto. He also expressed confidence that its record would win voters’ support for another term.
Kindiki spoke on Wednesday during a development tour of Kabete, Kiambu and Ruiru constituencies in Kiambu County. He said the administration was ready to account for the promises it made during the 2022 election campaigns.
His defence covered road construction, electricity connections, modern markets, agricultural reforms, education and affordable housing. These programmes, he argued, demonstrated the government’s commitment to its campaign pledges.
Kindiki defends Kenya Kwanza manifesto progress
Kindiki said the administration was following its manifesto closely and remained on course to implement it fully. He contrasted that approach with previous governments, which he accused of abandoning campaign commitments after taking office.
He also pointed to his involvement in developing and presenting the manifesto to voters. That role, he said, gave him confidence in assessing the administration’s progress.
On infrastructure, Kindiki cited more than 6,000 kilometres of roads under construction nationwide. He also said 600 modern markets were at different stages of development.
In addition, he attributed improved farmer earnings to agricultural reforms introduced by the administration. He said extra funding for last-mile electricity connections would bring more households onto the national grid.
In education, Kindiki said the government had hired 100,000 teachers. It planned to recruit another 20,000 before the end of the year, he added.
Meanwhile, he defended the affordable housing programme, citing thousands of units under construction across the country. He said the projects had created work opportunities for more than 1.1 million Kenyans at construction sites.
Roads, markets and school projects in Kiambu
During the tour, Kindiki launched construction of the Muthure-Njathaini Road in Kabete. The road forms part of a group of constituency projects with a combined cost of Sh330 million.
The other roads include Kanyariri-Muthure, Ngure ACK-Gitaru-Kanyariri-Ndumbuini, Green Belt-Mbari ya Njau, Motego-Gitaru and St Anne Catholic-Kaburini.
In Kiambu Constituency, he launched construction of Kirigiti Primary and Junior School. He also inspected ongoing work at Kangangi Modern Market in Kiambu town.
Later, in Ruiru, Kindiki inspected Rainbow-Gikumaru Road and launched construction of the Gikumaru-Ruiru Technical Training Institute Road. He also reviewed progress on a hostel block at the institution.
Figures from his office put Kiambu’s planned or ongoing road projects at 1,656 kilometres, valued at Sh152 billion. The county’s project list also includes 31 modern markets, affordable housing developments and student hostels.
In addition, his office said Kiambu had received 14 milk coolers. Kindiki updated residents on government projects during addresses in Karura Ka Nyungu, Kiambu town and Ruiru town.
Challenge to opposition and pledge on illicit alcohol
Turning to politics, Kindiki challenged opposition leaders to explain their own records in public office. He urged them to offer alternative policies rather than rely on insults and confrontations.
He argued that anyone seeking votes should demonstrate what they had delivered for citizens. The government, he maintained, would seek a fresh mandate on its development record.
Kindiki also pledged to continue the crackdown on illicit alcohol and drug abuse. He said the campaign would target manufacturers, suppliers, enablers and the networks behind the trade.
