I'm not interested in political exchanges but development, Kindiki tells govt critics

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reiterated his stance against unnecessary political supremacy contests.

Speaking during a meeting with grassroots leaders from Embu, Meru, and Tharaka Nithi counties, Kindiki made it clear that he will not engage in unproductive conflicts.

"We are not pushovers. The way we work is different. Let's respect each other because we are not pushovers," he stated.

The DP urged Kenyans to be cautious of leaders who fail to offer real solutions to the country's problems, stressing that such figures are disconnected from the reality of the everyday Kenyan.

He emphasised that Kenya is on the right track, and urged the public to reject politicians who, according to him, focus on empty promises rather than offering tangible solutions.

"Don't be deceived by people who are not giving solutions to the difficulties the people of Kenya are facing," Kindiki said, stressing the importance of supporting leaders who are actively working for the country's development.

He further described these leaders as "evil-minded" for attempting to sabotage the nation's progress when they feel they are not benefiting.

He also made it clear that, regardless of his role as Deputy President, he remains committed to supporting the development of Kenya and the region.

"Even if I was not Deputy President of Kenya, I would support the development of Kenya and this region because that is the right thing to do," he affirmed.

Kindiki further called on leaders from Embu, Meru, and Tharaka Nithi to unite behind the government they voted for and to steer clear of those offering empty promises that do not contribute to the region's development

While reflecting on the progress made by the Kenya Kwanza administration over the past two years, Kindiki assured that the government plans to continue making strides in agricultural production, livestock farming, business development, and job creation, particularly in the three counties he was addressing.

"We have done the best we could in the last two years, and in the next two years, we are going to work round the clock to make sure we turn around our agricultural production, livestock production, our businesses, bring more jobs and create more incomes to as many of the people of Kenya as possible," he said.

The DP also noted that his focus is on advancing the country's development rather than engaging in non-productive political contests.

"I am a man on a mission. Some want me to get into non-beneficial political exchanges. I'm busy. I'm focused. I'm not available," he asserted, adding that even though he does not engage in political fights, he is not someone to be taken for granted.

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Kindiki also mentioned that President William Ruto plans to visit the counties soon to open and inspect various development projects.

"The President will come here to unlock the economic potential of this region like he is doing in Western, Northern Kenya, Nyanza, Coast, and every part of the country," he said.

Kindiki outlined several key government initiatives aimed at benefiting the people of Tharaka Nithi, Embu, and Meru which include the revival of stalled roads, the expansion of electricity access, and the construction of new markets and County Agricultural and Industrial Parks (CAIPs).

He addressed concerns regarding stalled infrastructure projects, particularly roads in the region, and clarified that many of these projects had started before the current administration.

"In Embu, Meru, and Tharaka Nithi, we have 10 or more roads in each county that have stalled. Some of them were started in 2014 but stalled along the way because of lack of funds," he explained.

Kindiki assured the people that the government has secured funds to complete these roads over the next two years.