Kindiki outlines govt achievements as he defends Vision 2060 national conversation

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki defended the Kenyan government's achievements in education and healthcare during a national conversation on Vision 2060. Kindiki highlighted increased funding for education, the recruitment of 100,000 teachers, and the construction of 23,000 classrooms as key accomplishments since 2022. The government's spending on education rose from Ksh500 billion in 2022 to Ksh784 billion in 2026, with university funding increasing from Ksh42 billion to Ksh82 billion, and scholarships for university students growing from Ksh17 billion to Ksh41 billion.

Kindiki also noted that the number of Kenyans covered by public medical insurance rose from 8 million under the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to 32.2 million, as the country transitioned to a new system. He emphasized the government's focus on modernising medical equipment, improving drug supply, and motivating health professionals to strengthen Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

Kindiki also stressed the importance of reforming university funding to ensure all qualifying students receive support regardless of their economic background. He described these reforms as "work in progress" and outlined plans to continue investing in the education sector. Regarding healthcare, Kindiki outlined ongoing efforts to modernise medical equipment, enhance drug supply, and motivate health professionals.

The Deputy President also warned against the politicisation of development, stating that policy disruption poses the greatest threat to Kenya's long-term progress. He urged leaders to prioritize national interest over personal or political ambitions and called for development to be separated from political competition to prevent widening existing development gaps.