Deputy President Kithure Kindiki took his message of results over rhetoric to Kangundo and Masinga in Machakos County, calling for an end to “empty noise” in politics and a renewed focus on tangible development.
Addressing local residents, Kindiki reminded them that the current administration inherited a country already wounded by the long-lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The economy was fragile, the Kenyan shilling had plummeted to historic lows, and the cost of living was soaring conditions that had fueled widespread unrest and frustration.
But he was clear: change won’t come from talk, it will come from action. And this government, he said, is in the business of doing not promising.
“We are not here to trade insults or play politics with your lives. We are here to deliver,” Kindiki declared, taking a swipe at former leaders who, despite holding high offices, left little to show in terms of service and progress. He emphasized that power should serve the people, not personal ambition.
Reflecting on his own time as Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kindiki highlighted his work in stabilizing security hotspots like Lamu and the North Rift, as well as streamlining passport services achievements he said reflect a hands-on, no-nonsense approach to leadership.
In Kangundo, Kindiki unveiled a series of major government projects aimed at revitalizing local infrastructure and livelihoods. Over 600 households will be connected to electricity thanks to a Ksh 136 million allocation. A new 13-kilometer road linking Kangundo Town to Mwala is scheduled to break ground on June 27, backed by Ksh 800 million in funding. The road is expected to open up trade and improve movement across the region.
He also pointed to successes in agriculture, including a fertilizer subsidy that has seen prices drop from Ksh 7,000 to Ksh 2,500 per bag a relief to maize, sugarcane, and coffee farmers working to boost yields and incomes.
To support small businesses, the government plans to construct 400 modern markets across the country and fund 70 micro-enterprises in every ward a clear nod to job creation and local economic growth.
The Deputy President also spoke directly to the youth, urging them to seize emerging opportunities in the digital economy rather than be pawns in political games. “You are not stepping stones to anyone’s ambitions. You are the future. Build it,” he said.
Meanwhile, a coalition of leaders from the region including Senators, MPs, and MCAs led by Mwala MP Vincent Musyoka echoed Kindiki’s sentiments, urging the Kamba community not to fall for politically motivated misinformation or be misused to advance partisan agendas.
Wrapping up his address, Kindiki stressed that this administration would be measured by what it does, not what it says. “We will not beg for applause. We will earn respect by what we build. Kenya deserves nothing less.”
