Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed that President William Ruto’s administration is delivering on its commitment to transform Kenya, with visible strides in economic growth and development across key sectors.
Speaking at his Karen residence in a meeting with more than 3500 Baringo leaders, Kindiki assured Kenyans that peace, economic recovery, infrastructure, and healthcare reforms are firmly underway.
He emphasized that the nation had made significant strides since 2022, crediting the Ruto administration for stabilizing a fragile economy, restoring peace in volatile regions, and initiating development projects with real community impact.
“When I served as the Interior Cabinet Secretary, we restored peace in most parts of the country. I have full faith that the current CS Kipchumba Murkomen will complete what we started. Our ultimate goal is a peaceful, united Baringo and Kenya,” he stated.
He told off critics of the government saying those are enemies of developments and called on Kenyans to ignore the opposition.
“It is not true that the government has done nothing. In 2022, the economy was in the ICU. Through bold economic interventions, President Ruto has stabilized it. We are no longer in survival mode but we are now planning for long-term prosperity,” said Kindiki.
He noted one of the key visible achievements is the ongoing construction of 12 modern markets in Baringo, which are part of over 400 markets being developed nationwide.
According to him, most are near completion, and the remaining ones are set to begin soon.
Focus on Education and Affordable Housing
Kindiki at the same time said the government is also enhancing educational infrastructure, especially in technical institutes and medical training colleges (KMTCs) in Baringo.
“Students must be allowed to study in peace and comfort. That’s why we’re combining education with affordable housing, an approach that also creates jobs for the youth,” he noted.
The second in command further hailed the Social Health Authority (SHA) as a game-changing initiative, describing it as the most ambitious health programme in Kenya’s history.
“Many countries have tried and failed. Past Presidents in Kenya also tried but gave up midway. President Ruto has committed to push through with universal health coverage. It’s a bold move because it will benefit every Kenyan regardless of their financial status,” said Kindiki.
He added that part of this reform, Level 2, 3, and 4 hospitals across the country are being equipped with the necessary medical equipment and medicines.
“The government will now deliver medicines directly to facilities, bypassing intermediaries, to curb the frequent drug shortages that have plagued public hospitals,” he said .
The former CS highlighted the tremendous growth in electricity access, citing that 10.5 million households are now connected to the grid, up from 2.7 million in 2013.
“That’s not just progress but it’s a transformation. Our goal is to connect every Kenyan household within the next two to three years. Electricity changes lives from schools to businesses to homes,” he added.
Beyond power, he affirmed that road, water, agriculture, and education sectors are all under strategic development, forming part of the broader plan to uplift all Kenyans.
Turning to politics, he urged unity ahead of the Baringo Senate by-election, warning against internal divisions within the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
“We cannot afford useless trickery. We must find a fair and acceptable way to choose our candidate. Note that none of us will interfere. We will allow the people to decide.
If the aspirants can’t agree on a single candidate, the party will conduct free and fair nominations, and all contestants will be expected to support the winner,” said the DP.
He added, “And if you support the winner, we will walk with you. You will not be left behind because there’s room for everyone in this government,’ he noted.
He called on Kenyans to support the government and be patient with president Ruto saying by the end of the tenure the country will have made great economic strides.
