Deputy President Kithure Kindiki toured development projects in Taveta Constituency.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki outlines roads, housing and education investments in Taita Taveta, promising equal treatment regardless of political allegiance.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has championed Usawa ni Sawa, promising equitable development across Kenya regardless of political allegiance. He said the government must serve every community and address historical marginalisation in national resource allocation.
Speaking on Monday during a development tour of Taveta Constituency, Kindiki defended the administration’s investment record. He also inspected education projects and outlined infrastructure spending in Taita Taveta County.
Kindiki linked the equality principle to President William Ruto’s re-election agenda. However, he maintained that communities which did not support the ruling coalition still deserved their fair share.
Usawa ni Sawa pledge in Taveta
Addressing thousands of residents in Taveta town, Kindiki said the administration had moved away from concentrating development in selected regions. Instead, he said, national investment should reach communities that previous governments had overlooked.
He compared development needs across Nairobi and Mombasa, Kiambu and Taita Taveta, and Garissa and Kajiado. Investments in one area, he argued, should go alongside similar efforts elsewhere in the country.
Kindiki also promised higher development allocations for Taita Taveta to help address what he described as historical neglect. He presented ongoing roads, education facilities and housing projects as evidence of the government’s approach.
Turning to politics, the Deputy President challenged opposition leaders to account for their records while in government. He argued that they should demonstrate their achievements before criticising the current administration.
Roads and education projects take centre stage
Kindiki said the government had committed Sh16.5 billion to build 243 kilometres of roads across Taita Taveta. The projects are at different stages of implementation.
Among them is the 67-kilometre Taveta-Rombo-Njukini-Ilasit road, which connects Taita Taveta and Kajiado counties. The government has allocated Sh9.4 billion to the project, which is nearing completion.
Meanwhile, the first phase of the 15-kilometre Cess-Nghonji-Rekeke-Lake Jipe road carries a Sh200 million contract. A second phase is expected to extend the route from Lake Jipe and beyond.
Construction also continues on the Mto Mwagodi-Msau-Mwangae-Mbale-Wundanyi-Mgange road, extending to Bura Junction. Another ongoing project covers the Maungu-Kasigau-Rukanga road in Voi Constituency.
During the tour, Kindiki inspected the Sh220 million Taveta Kenya Medical Training College hostel, with capacity for 580 beds. He also visited Kimala Senior School, where National Government Constituencies Development Fund construction works total Sh93 million.
Beyond roads, Kindiki highlighted modern market construction in Mwatunge, Maungu, Voi and Wundanyi. Plans also include two additional markets in Taveta and Njukini towns.
These facilities form part of a wider Sh7.8 billion investment in housing and related infrastructure across the county. That programme also includes affordable housing units and hostels.
