Kindiki fires back at opposition, says rivals have “no ideas”

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki speaking on Tuesday during the launch and inspection of development projects in North Imenti Constituency, Meru County/DPCS

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has taken a swipe at the opposition, accusing its leaders of lacking credible ideas and offering nothing new to Kenyans, even as he defended the government’s development record across the country.

Speaking on Tuesday during the launch and inspection of development projects in North Imenti Constituency, Meru County, Kindiki said some opposition figures had previously held senior positions in government but failed to improve the lives of citizens when they had the chance.

He challenged them to account for their time in office before seeking a return to leadership through elections.

“I challenge them to tell the people of Kenya what they did for them when they were in power,” he said.

The Deputy President said the political contest ahead would be determined by development performance rather than political insults or attacks, adding that leaders would be judged on what they delivered while in office.

“The contest for the next elections has been clearly defined. Every leader will account for their time in office. They will be required to tell the people what they did with their time in office. Insults will not take you anywhere,” he said.

Kindiki used the visit to highlight ongoing and completed government projects in Meru County, saying they were aimed at improving livelihoods and boosting economic growth.

He cited road infrastructure works, including upgrades within Meru town and surrounding transport networks, saying they were part of wider efforts to improve connectivity in the region.

The Deputy President also pointed to the Kambiti Last Mile Electricity Project, which he officially launched during the tour, saying it would expand access to electricity in rural areas.

He further inspected the Mwendatu Affordable Housing Project, describing it as part of the government’s plan to increase access to decent and affordable housing for citizens.

In the health sector, Kindiki said Meru Referral Hospital had been elevated to Level 6 as part of reforms aimed at expanding access to specialised medical services.

He also highlighted ongoing construction of modern markets, including a major facility at Gakoromone in Meru town, saying the projects are intended to improve trading conditions and support local businesses.

“Meru Referral Hospital has been elevated to Level 6, we are constructing modern markets including one of the biggest in Gakoromone in Meru town,” he said.

Kindiki said the government’s development agenda was focused on delivering tangible projects that would earn public support through performance rather than political rhetoric.

He added that ongoing multi-billion-shilling projects in the county reflected the administration’s commitment to development, urging residents to support continued implementation of government programmes.