Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in Gichugu, Kirinyaga county on October 16,2026./DPCS
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has taken his development campaign to Gichugu Constituency in Kirinyaga County, calling for political tolerance and mutual respect among leaders.
Speaking in Thumaita on Friday, October 16, 2026, Kindiki urged residents to prioritise development and support government projects, warning against allowing political differences to derail efforts aimed at improving livelihoods.
Gichugu Constituency is the hometown of opposition leader Martha Karua, who has already declared that she will contest the presidency in 2027.
Kindiki said leaders should work together in unity, irrespective of their political affiliation, urging locals to elect leaders based on their development record.
“If you look at me, you think I don't know what I'm doing. I know what we are doing. We must initiate the projects for our people, and that is why, I’m seeking your votes for 2027, next time, I will come here with the president,” Kindiki said.
The Deputy President called on leaders to respect one another despite their political differences, arguing that their responsibility should remain focused on addressing the needs of the people they represent.
He also appealed to residents to elect leaders who are ready to work for the public, urging them to prioritise tangible development commitments over political rhetoric.
Kindiki further encouraged the Mt Kenya region to support the government's development agenda and cautioned residents against being swayed by opposition messaging.
During the tour, Kindiki inspected ongoing construction works on the 53-kilometre Piai-Mbiri-Ngiriambu-Kiamutugu-Muchagara-Karumandi-Thumaita-Kamugunda-Kamweti-Kavote-Kimunye road, which is being constructed at a cost of Sh2 billion.
The road is expected to improve connectivity within Gichugu and surrounding areas, easing the transportation of agricultural produce and other goods while improving access to schools and essential services, including Kiamwathi Senior School.
The project forms part of a wider road infrastructure programme covering 571 kilometres of roads prioritised for tarmacking across Kirinyaga County at an estimated cost of Sh42 billion.
He said the government had identified rural road development as a key component of its economic agenda, arguing that improved transport infrastructure could strengthen agricultural value chains, reduce travel difficulties and connect rural communities to markets.
Kindiki said the administration was working to fulfil its development pledges across the country, adding that implementation was progressing project by project.
“This administration was elected on pledges that included upgrading of rural roads to spur rural economic development,” he said.
Kindiki was accompanied by Gichugu Member of Parliament Gichimu Githinji, Principal Secretary for Public Health Mary Muthoni, Principal Secretary for Energy Alex Wachira, members of the County Assembly, professionals and grassroots leaders.
