DP Kindiki Defends Ruto’s Development Record, Frames 2027 Polls as Contest Between Delivery and Empty Rhetoric

Nairobi, Kenya - Deputy President Kithure Kindiki defended President William Ruto's development record, positioning the 2027 General Election as a contest between delivering on promises and opposition reliance on rhetoric, insults and noise. Kindiki urged voters to evaluate leaders based on tangible achievements like roads, electricity, agriculture reforms, and other projects, instead of campaign slogans and personal attacks.

Speaking in Ndia and Gichugu constituencies, he challenged opposition leaders to explain their accomplishments while in office. Kindiki highlighted Kenya Kwanza's road construction initiatives in Kirinyaga, with approximately 100 kilometers of roads under construction, many of which had historically lacked proper tarmac. The 571 kilometers of roads planned for tarmacking in Kirinyaga aims to improve connectivity and market access.

He also pointed to rural electrification, with 32,000 households connected since September 2022 and another 10,800 households set for connections. Kindiki highlighted improved coffee prices, with factories paying up to Sh150 per kilogramme, compared to Sh50 to Sh60 in 2022. He acknowledged challenges in the tea sector but assured farmers of ongoing government efforts.

Other projects cited included affordable housing, student accommodations, and modern markets. Kindiki urged opposition leaders to present their development records and cautioned against incitement and violence during the campaign season, emphasizing that Kenya's future should be built on development priorities and policy proposals rather than political rhetoric.