Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended the government’s security record in Laikipia County, saying years of banditry and criminal attacks that disrupted livelihoods have given way to relative peace, paving way for accelerated development.
Kindiki said the government had prioritised security in the volatile region since taking office in 2022, allowing residents to return to farming, children to resume learning and families to sleep without fear of attacks.
Speaking on Monday October 26,2026 during an inspection of development projects in Laikipia West, the Deputy President credited President William Ruto’s administration with restoring stability in areas that had suffered prolonged insecurity.
“We celebrate the peace here in Ol Moran. When we took over, this place was uninhabitable because of banditry and criminal activities, but we thank the President for the unwavering commitment to restore peace here. This place is now enjoying peace and stability,” Kindiki said.
The Deputy President, who served as Interior Cabinet Secretary between 2022 and 2024, said he was proud of his role in coordinating security interventions under the President’s direction.
He said the government was now shifting its attention to infrastructure, education, electricity connectivity and other projects in communities whose development had been hampered by insecurity.
“I feel proud that our brothers and sisters in Laikipia West are now going on with their lives peacefully and can sleep at night without fear of being attacked,” he said.
During the visit, Kindiki inspected the construction of the Sipili-Ol Moran Road and commissioned the Ol Moran Police Station and division headquarters, reaffirming the government’s commitment to maintaining security as development projects progress.
He announced that the government had prioritised 577 kilometres of road projects at various stages of completion across Laikipia County, with an initial investment of Sh28 billion.
The allocation, he said, would be increased to Sh60 billion to support the construction of 1,000 kilometres of new roads, in an effort to bridge the development gap created by years of insecurity.
“We have prioritised construction of the roads at Sh28 billion, but we will raise it to Sh60 billion because we target 1,000 kilometres of new roads. This area was left behind for long because of insecurity,” he said.
Among the major projects are the Rumuruti-Nanyuki and Nanyuki-Doldol-Naibor roads, which are under construction.
Kindiki challenged contractors working on the projects to speed up delivery and maintain quality, warning against laxity and poor workmanship.
Education he noted is also among the sectors benefiting from the improved security situation, with the government having constructed 20 schools in the county through the Kenya Defence Forces.
Kindiki said 10 schools had been completed following an earlier intervention, with another 10 built after President Ruto directed that more learning institutions be established during a previous visit to the region.
“Last year, when the President was here in Laikipia, we had constructed 10 schools through the Kenya Defence Forces. He directed additional 10 schools, which have been completed. Another 10 schools are in the pipeline,” he noted.
According to him the government is also expanding electricity connectivity, with Laikipia receiving Sh470 million under the last-mile programme.
The second in command said the allocation would be increased to Sh1 billion to connect an additional 10,000 households.
He added addition, 15 modern markets are nearing completion across the county, including six in Laikipia West, as the government seeks to expand trading opportunities and improve access to markets for local businesses.
Kindiki pledged to regularly return to the region to monitor ongoing projects and ensure those in the pipeline begin without unnecessary delays.
He also cautioned residents against political incitement, urging leaders and communities to maintain peaceful coexistence despite their political differences.
“Don’t let politicians incite you to fight each other because of political choices. We must always maintain peace because we will live together once elections are over,” he said.
Laikipia Woman Representative Jane Kagiri welcomed the government’s security interventions, saying residents in Ol Moran and other parts of the county were now able to farm and carry out their daily activities with less disruption.
“Our people are enjoying peace here in Ol Moran and in Laikipia County. They are going on with their lives without disruption. They are farming and can sleep at night without fear,” she said.
Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru and other leaders accompanied the Deputy President during the tour.
