By Brian Kiprono - Reporter
Kenya, November 16 2025 - Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged political leaders to prioritise development and national cohesion, warning that heightened political rhetoric risks derailing President William Ruto’s nationwide unity and growth agenda.
Speaking in Nandi County on Sunday, Kindiki said the administration is entering a critical phase in its development cycle and cannot afford distractions driven by “reckless talk and unnecessary political posturing.”
He defended the government’s record on equitable development, insisting that President Ruto has deliberately extended programmes and resources to all regions regardless of political, ethnic, or religious alignments.
“The President has kept the country united by ensuring no part of Kenya is left out of government projects,” Kindiki said. “This is why leaders must be cautious about their statements so they do not undermine the progress made in bringing the country together.”
The DP said his office is intensifying coordination of key development directives as the clock ticks toward the next general election. Roads, electricity expansion, water projects, and the upgrade of local markets remain top priorities, he said, noting that efficient delivery will define the administration’s legacy.
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“As the President’s principal assistant, I am following up on every directive to ensure full implementation,” Kindiki stated. “We are focused on building the country, accounting for our time in office, and supporting the President who bears the vision of national unity.”
Kindiki also highlighted progress in agricultural reforms, one of the administration’s flagship agendas, citing improved payments for sugarcane, coffee, and dairy farmers. However, he acknowledged the growing frustration among tea farmers over low bonuses, promising urgent intervention.
“Reforms in the agriculture sector have been delegated to me by the President,” he said. “I will convene a meeting with leaders from the West of Rift to address the tea bonus issue and find a lasting solution.”
His remarks come amid tense exchanges among leaders from competing political camps, with concerns that early campaign talk could reignite divisions. Kindiki reiterated that the government’s development plan, not premature politicking, should guide the national conversation.
