Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on residents of Kenya’s coastal region to back President William Ruto’s bid for a second term, highlighting ongoing government investments worth billions of shillings aimed at transforming the area’s infrastructure and economy.
Addressing a Resource Mobilization event for Small Scale Traders in Lunga Lunga Constituency, Kwale County, on Saturday, DP Kindiki said several projects are already underway across the coastal counties and are expected to be completed soon for the benefit of local communities.
“We are constructing roads, expanding electricity connection, ensuring the blue economy is beneficial to the residents, affordable housing projects are going on, international stadiums, modern markets and empowerment of the youth, women and other development initiatives,” he said.
The Deputy President emphasized that President Ruto’s government is implementing a nationwide development agenda, with special attention on Kwale and other coastal counties.
“The call for two terms is about sustainable development in roads, electricity connectivity, youth empowerment through NYOTA, women empowerment, the blue economy, and affordable housing,” he added.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki enjoys beating drums as he graces the Resource Mobilization event for Small Scale Traders in Lunga Lunga Constituency in Kwale County on February 28, 2026 PHOTOS/DPCSIn Kwale County alone, the government is investing 12.8 billion sh in tarmac road construction. Several road projects have been completed, improving trade and easing movement for residents. Among these are the networks linking A14 Junction, Lunga Lunga, Vanga, Jego, Majoreni, Kanana, and Shimoni. Work is ongoing on roads from Samburu to Kinango and Kinango to Kwale Town.
DP Kindiki also noted that the Lunga Lunga One Border Stop Post has been finished at a cost of Sh825 million, enhancing trade and facilitating cross-border movement.
On the blue economy, the Deputy President reported that the Shimoni Fish Port, constructed at a cost of Sh2.7 billion, is now operational. Additionally, Sh652 million has been allocated to Beach Management Units in Kwale County, alongside 70 boats to support their activities.
Other ongoing initiatives include the National Marine Research Centre of Excellence in Shimoni, valued at Sh1.4 billion, and a Marine Academy and Centre of Excellence for Port Logistics in Kombani, costing Sh600 million. Three high-capacity deep-sea fishing vessels have also been procured to boost the fishing sector and create jobs.
Kwale County has further received Sh1.4 billion sh for electricity expansion, which will connect 12,800 homes and businesses.
DP Kindiki did not shy away from criticizing political opponents, saying they offer nothing but divisive rhetoric.
“Our opponents always come here and leave without any mention on how they will improve roads, expand electricity or improve the blue economy. They only focus on divisive politics and useless slogans and who should serve for one term. There is no place for them here,” he said.
